Simucube 2 Pro vs Simucube 2 Ultimate

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

The verdict

The Pro is the sensible flagship, while the Ultimate is for those chasing the absolute pinnacle regardless of cost.

The Pro provides flagship performance at 25 Nm that satisfies most sim racers. The Ultimate pushes into 32 Nm with an enhanced motor, but at roughly double the price.

Simucube 2 Pro wins on

✓Significantly better value for performance at $1589 versus $3274.
✓25 Nm is already more than enough for most users.
✓Smaller footprint than the Ultimate.

Simucube 2 Ultimate wins on

✓Higher peak torque (32 Nm vs 25 Nm).
✓Greater force feedback fidelity and response from its unique motor.
✓Unrivalled headroom for extreme force feedback settings.

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

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

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Sustained torque	32 Nm
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

What do these axes mean?

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 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

Full Simucube 2 Ultimate review →