Simucube 2 Pro vs Simucube 2 Ultimate

In-house value question - 25 Nm Pro vs 32 Nm Ultimate.

Simucube 2 Pro | Simucube 2 Ultimate

Peak torque: 25 | 32 Nm
DDW score: 4.1 | 4.1 /5

The verdict

The SC2 Pro is the sensible flagship for almost everyone; the SC2 Ultimate only makes sense if you specifically need 32 Nm and the professional pedigree, and price is no object.

The sane flagship against the halo. The Simucube 2 Pro at $755 / ~£640 is the 25 Nm reference base; the Simucube 2 Ultimate at $3274 / ~£2,850 is 32 Nm of professional-grade hardware that pro teams buy. Same build and software tier - the Ultimate is torque and prestige at more than four times the price.

Simucube 2 Pro wins on

✓A quarter of the price for 25 Nm and the same class-leading build.
✓The reference base that covers the vast majority of drivers.

Simucube 2 Ultimate wins on

✓32 Nm of professional-grade torque and top fidelity - the halo product.
✓The base pro teams and esports facilities buy when nothing else will do.

How they score, head to head

Both bases on the same 7-axis consensus rubric. The longer bar wins the axis.

Simucube 2 Pro vs Simucube 2 Ultimate rubric scores out of 5
Axis	Simucube 2 Pro	Simucube 2 Ultimate
FFB Fidelity	4.5	5.0
Build Quality	5.0	5.0
Software	4.5	4.5
Ecosystem	4.0	4.0
Value	3.5	3.0
Reliability	4.5	4.5
Compatibility	2.5	2.5

Which one, and why

You are looking at the same family at wildly different prices. The SC2 Pro and SC2 Ultimate share Simucube's class-leading build and True Drive software; the Ultimate adds 7 Nm to reach 32 and tops our fidelity axis, but it costs more than four times as much. For the money, the Pro is one of the best direct drive bases ever made and its 25 Nm already sits above the practical sweet spot for most sim racers.

The Ultimate is a halo product in the literal sense - it is what pro teams and esports facilities buy when nothing else will do, and if you have a professional reason to want 32 Nm and the last word in fidelity, it delivers. For everyone else, the SC2 Pro gives you the same build, the same software and torque nobody normally maxes out, at a quarter of the outlay. Unless the requirement is truly professional, the Pro is the base to buy.

What the reviewers found

Verbatim from the independent reviews behind each score.

Simucube 2 Pro

“Simple to set up. The wireless wheel technology is genuinely impressive and there is no noticeable latency over a wired connection.”

Laurence Dusoswa
“The most popular model in the Simucube 2 lineup for good reason. The 25 Nm torque output hits slightly above the practical sweet spot for most sim racers.”

Richard Baxter
“4-Year Review: Simucube 2 Pro - The Pinnacle of Sim Racing.”

Richard Baxter

Simucube 2 Ultimate

“The Ultimate is the halo. It's the base professional teams and esports facilities buy when nothing else will do, and it's a base most sim racers will never need. The SC2 Pro is the smarter buy for almost everyone.”

Richard Baxter

Simucube 2 Pro

$1589.00Lead time 7-10 business days

Buy at advancedsimracing.com - $1589.00In Stock
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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

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
Axis	Score
FFB Fidelity	4.5
Build Quality	5.0
Software	4.5
Ecosystem	4.0
Value	3.5
Reliability	4.5
Compatibility	2.5

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Simucube 2 Ultimate

EUR 3274.30In Stock

Buy at simucube.com - $3274.30Out of Stock

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Peak torque	32 Nm
Motor	industrial servo motor
Encoder	22-bit (4,194,304 points)
USB refresh	360 Hz
FFB type	Direct Drive
Weight	11.3 kg
Platforms	PC

Simucube 2 Ultimate - consensus rubric scores out of 5
Axis	Score
FFB Fidelity	5.0
Build Quality	5.0
Software	4.5
Ecosystem	4.0
Value	3.0
Reliability	4.5
Compatibility	2.5

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Simucube 2 Pro vs Simucube 2 Ultimate: common questions

Is the Simucube 2 Ultimate worth four times the price of the SC2 Pro?

Only for a professional need. The Ultimate adds 7 Nm to reach 32 and tops our fidelity axis, but it shares the SC2 Pro's build and software and costs over four times as much. For almost everyone the SC2 Pro's 25 Nm is more than enough and the far smarter buy.

Who is the SC2 Ultimate for?

Pro teams, esports facilities and drivers who specifically need 32 Nm and the absolute top of the fidelity scale with price no object. It is a halo product - superb, but overkill for the vast majority, where the SC2 Pro covers the requirement for a fraction of the cost.

Is 25 Nm on the SC2 Pro enough?

For almost everyone, yes. Twenty-five Nm already sits above the practical sweet spot most sim racers use, so the SC2 Pro rarely leaves you wanting. The Ultimate's 32 Nm is professional headroom, not a level most drivers are missing.