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MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base vs Simucube 2 Pro

Flagship rivals - refinement vs value at 21-25 Nm.

The verdict

MOZA delivers impressive torque at an accessible price; the Simucube 2 Pro maintains its lead in force feedback quality.

The MOZA R21 Ultra presents a strong value proposition with 21 Nm at $699. The Simucube 2 Pro offers 25 Nm at $1589 and is renowned for its superior force feedback fidelity. Very different price points for broadly similar capability.

MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base wins on

  • Significantly lower price at $699 versus $1589.
  • High torque output for the money.
  • Compact, modern design.

Simucube 2 Pro wins on

  • Superior force feedback detail and refinement.
  • Established reliability and long-term support.
  • Comprehensive True Drive software suite.

MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base

$699.00In Stock

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Sustained torque 21 Nm
Peak torque 21 Nm
Motor zero-cogging flat-wire servo motor
Encoder 21-bit (2,097,152 points)
FFB type Direct drive
Housing Aluminium alloy
Platforms PC
MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base - Consensus Score Consensus radar chart for MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base synthesised from 8 reviews. FFB Fidelity: 4.5 out of 5. Build Quality: 4.5 out of 5. Software: 4.0 out of 5. Ecosystem: 4.5 out of 5. Value: 4.5 out of 5. Reliability: 4.0 out of 5. Compatibility: 2.5 out of 5. 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.0 2.5 FFB Fidelity Build Quality Software Ecosystem Value Reliability Compatibility MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base - Consensus Score Synthesised from 8 reviews · directdrivewheels.com
What do these axes mean?

Each base is scored 1-5 on seven axes. The composite is weighted: fidelity, value and reliability count for more than the rest. A 0 means insufficient evidence and collapses that spoke toward the centre.

FFB Fidelity ×1.5
How clean and detailed the force feedback signal feels at the rim. Smoothness, slip texture, kerb definition.
Build Quality ×1.0
Chassis, motor, mounts and quick release. How solid the hardware feels under load.
Software ×1.0
Tuning app depth, per-game presets, firmware updates and live telemetry.
Ecosystem ×1.0
Range of compatible rims, pedals and shifters from the same brand and the upgrade ladder above the base.
Value ×1.3
What you get for the money compared to direct rivals at the same torque tier.
Reliability ×1.2
Long-term ownership signal, QC reputation, RMA experience, thermal behaviour over long stints.
Compatibility ×1.0
Platform support: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. PC-only bases are marked down here regardless of how good they are.
MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base - consensus rubric scores out of 5
AxisScore
FFB Fidelity 4.5
Build Quality 4.5
Software 4.0
Ecosystem 4.5
Value 4.5
Reliability 4.0
Compatibility 2.5
Full MOZA R21 Ultra Wheel Base review →

Simucube 2 Pro

$1589.00Lead time 7-10 business days

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Sustained torque 25 Nm
Peak torque 25 Nm
Motor High response speed Direct Drive optimised ultra low torque ripple motor
Encoder 22-bit (4,194,304 points)
FFB type Direct Drive
Weight 11.1 kg
Platforms PC
Simucube 2 Pro - Consensus Score Consensus radar chart for Simucube 2 Pro synthesised from 16 reviews. FFB Fidelity: 4.5 out of 5. Build Quality: 5.0 out of 5. Software: 4.5 out of 5. Ecosystem: 4.0 out of 5. Value: 3.5 out of 5. Reliability: 4.5 out of 5. Compatibility: 2.5 out of 5. 4.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 4.5 2.5 FFB Fidelity Build Quality Software Ecosystem Value Reliability Compatibility Simucube 2 Pro - Consensus Score Synthesised from 16 reviews · directdrivewheels.com
What do these axes mean?

Each base is scored 1-5 on seven axes. The composite is weighted: fidelity, value and reliability count for more than the rest. A 0 means insufficient evidence and collapses that spoke toward the centre.

FFB Fidelity ×1.5
How clean and detailed the force feedback signal feels at the rim. Smoothness, slip texture, kerb definition.
Build Quality ×1.0
Chassis, motor, mounts and quick release. How solid the hardware feels under load.
Software ×1.0
Tuning app depth, per-game presets, firmware updates and live telemetry.
Ecosystem ×1.0
Range of compatible rims, pedals and shifters from the same brand and the upgrade ladder above the base.
Value ×1.3
What you get for the money compared to direct rivals at the same torque tier.
Reliability ×1.2
Long-term ownership signal, QC reputation, RMA experience, thermal behaviour over long stints.
Compatibility ×1.0
Platform support: PC, PlayStation, Xbox. PC-only bases are marked down here regardless of how good they are.
Simucube 2 Pro - consensus rubric scores out of 5
AxisScore
FFB Fidelity 4.5
Build Quality 5.0
Software 4.5
Ecosystem 4.0
Value 3.5
Reliability 4.5
Compatibility 2.5
Full Simucube 2 Pro review →