Simucube 3 Pro vs Simucube 3 Ultimate

Same family - 25 Nm Pro vs 35 Nm Ultimate, in-house value question.

Simucube 3 Pro | Simucube 3 Ultimate

Price: $1599 | $3299
Peak torque: 25 | 35 Nm
Value $/Nm: $64 | $94
DDW score: 4.1 | 4.0 /5

The verdict

The SC3 Pro is the sane top-tier buy for almost everyone; the SC3 Ultimate is a professional halo for those who need 35 Nm and price is no object.

Two rungs at the top of the Simucube 3 line. The SC3 Pro at $1239 / ~£1,050 tops our fidelity and build axes; the SC3 Ultimate at $2679 / ~£2,270 adds professional torque - 35 Nm - on the same newest architecture. More than twice the price for the halo.

Simucube 3 Pro wins on

✓Around $1,440 / ~£1,220 cheaper for the same class-leading build.
✓Top fidelity already - all the base most drivers need.

Simucube 3 Ultimate wins on

✓35 Nm of professional-grade torque - the halo of the line.
✓The maximum on the newest Simucube IPM motor.

How they score, head to head

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

Simucube 3 Pro vs Simucube 3 Ultimate rubric scores out of 5
Axis	Simucube 3 Pro	Simucube 3 Ultimate
FFB Fidelity	5.0	5.0
Build Quality	5.0	5.0
Software	4.5	4.5
Ecosystem	4.0	4.0
Value	3.5	3.0
Reliability	4.0	4.0
Compatibility	2.5	2.5

Which one, and why

Both sit at the top of the Simucube 3 line on the same newest architecture, so this is really about torque and prestige. The SC3 Pro already tops our fidelity and build axes; the SC3 Ultimate adds professional 35 Nm torque and costs more than twice as much for it.

So unless you specifically need 35 Nm, the SC3 Pro is the base to buy - the same class-leading build and software, top fidelity, at less than half the outlay. The SC3 Ultimate is the halo, for professional rigs where the extra torque and prestige justify the cost.

What the reviewers found

Verbatim from the independent reviews behind each score.

Simucube 3 Pro

“Both the Sport and the Pro are one of the best direct drive bases ever made, but also one of the most complicated ones to recommend. The hardware is unimpeachable. The price is the only obstacle.”

Richard Baxter

Simucube 3 Ultimate

“Both the Sport and the Pro are one of the best direct drive bases ever made, but also one of the most complicated ones to recommend. The hardware is unimpeachable. The price is the only obstacle.”

Richard Baxter

Simucube 3 Pro

$1599.00Out of Stock

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Peak torque	25 Nm
Motor	High response speed Direct Drive optimised SPM motor
Encoder	23-bit (8,388,608 points)
FFB type	direct drive
Weight	11 kg
Platforms	PC

Requires one Simucube Link Hub

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 3 Pro - consensus rubric scores out of 5
Axis	Score
FFB Fidelity	5.0
Build Quality	5.0
Software	4.5
Ecosystem	4.0
Value	3.5
Reliability	4.0
Compatibility	2.5

Full Simucube 3 Pro review →

Simucube 3 Ultimate

$3299.00In Stock

Buy at simucube.com - $2679.00In Stock
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Peak torque	35 Nm
Motor	IPM industrial servo
FFB type	Direct drive
Platforms	PC

Simucube 3 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	4.0
Compatibility	2.5

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Simucube 3 Pro vs Simucube 3 Ultimate: common questions

Is the SC3 Ultimate worth twice the SC3 Pro?

Only if you need 35 Nm. Both share the newest Simucube architecture and class-leading build; the SC3 Pro already tops fidelity. The Ultimate adds professional torque at more than double the price, which most drivers do not need.

What is the difference between the SC3 Pro and SC3 Ultimate?

Torque, mainly. The Ultimate is 35 Nm of professional-grade output on the same newest motor and build as the Pro. The Pro already leads on fidelity and build, at less than half the price.

Which should I buy?

The SC3 Pro for almost everyone - top-tier feel and build at a far lower price. The SC3 Ultimate only if you specifically need 35 Nm and price is no object.