Fanatec vs Logitech:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Logitech had more branded searches than Fanatec among sim racing brands worldwide. Logitech had about 396,000 branded searches, while Fanatec had 201,000. Logitech made up 39.8% of all sim racing brand searches we track, and Fanatec accounted for 20.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sim racing brands, Logitech appeared in three of the four answers and Fanatec in two. Logitech was mentioned before Fanatec in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Logitech, about 2 searches for every 1 for Fanatec
Who does AI mention more?
Logitech, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Fanatec in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Logitech, named ahead of Fanatec in 2 of 3 answers
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Top sim racing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Logitech was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Fanatec was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Logitech was listed before Fanatec in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Moza4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Logitech3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fanatec2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Thrustmaster2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Simagic1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Simucube1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Playseat0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Next Level Racing0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trak Racer0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sim-Lab0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sim racing wheel for beginners?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sim racing brand should I buy from?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best direct drive wheel for sim racing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sim racing wheel”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sim racing rig”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Fanatec or Logitech more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fanatec and Logitech by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 sim racing brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Logitech, Fanatec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Logitech | Fanatec | Moza | Playseat | Simagic | Thrustmaster | Next Level Racing | Simucube | Trak Racer | Sim-Lab | Heusinkveld | Asetek SimSports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36% | 25.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.1% | 29.1% | 7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.9% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.4% | 26.2% | 8% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 25.2% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.83% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 25.4% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 37% | 26.7% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 38.8% | 24.7% | 8.8% | 5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.5% | 24.7% | 8.3% | 5% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 41% | 19.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 20% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 6% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.8% | 20.2% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.81% | 0.23% |
Logitech sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “logitech g29”.
How has the Fanatec and Logitech comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Logitech was ahead of Fanatec in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fanatec’s share of searches among sim racing brands worldwide moved from 25.8% to 20.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Logitech’s share of searches among sim racing brands worldwide moved from 36% to 39.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 513K to 396K.
How did search popularity change for sim racing brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fanatec’s and Logitech’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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