We compare everything we know about the new MOZA mBooster Active Pedal to the incredibly well-received Simucube ActivePedals to see which is the best force feedback sim racing pedal.
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MOZA Racing has recently announced its very own mBooster Active Pedal. While the name is very close to the Simucube ActivePedal that incorporates a motor capable of producing force feedback effects, it also shares a lot of other similarities.
Both the mBooster pedal and Simucube’s own ActivePedal utilise similar technology to produce effects through the pedal, simulating traction control and ABS effects along with simulated g-force, chassis rumble, gear shifts and more.
In this comparison guide, I’m going to compare the Simucube ActivePedal with the MOZA mBooster pedal to see which is the best force feedback sim racing pedal.
The MOZA mBooster Active Pedal was only recently released, and we haven’t had the chance to review it or spend too much time with it. However, based on the information we have received and when we saw the pedal at Gamescom 2024, it appears that it has a lot in common with Simucube’s ActivePedal.
Both pedals use internal motors with a ball-screw design capable of producing incredibly smooth and precise force feedback effects. The two pedals can also produce very similar effects.
| Effects | Simucube ActivePedal | MOZA mBooster Pedal |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Brake threshold | Yes | Unknown |
| Brake lockup | Yes | Unknown |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Engine vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle body vibrations | No | Yes |
| Gear shift impacts | Yes | Yes |
| G-force | Yes | Yes |
| Clutch bite point | Yes | Unknown |
| Adjustable damping | Yes | Yes |
| Buy Simucube pedal | Buy MOZA mBooster |
Looking at the effects available from both pedals, we can see that they are highly comparable. Both the MOZA and Simucube Active Pedals offer very similar effects that span across the throttle, brake and clutch.
The term active pedal was first coined by Simucube with their force feedback-enabled sim racing pedals. In the context of the Simucube and MOZA pedals, the term active pedal means a force feedback-enabled pedal. This style of sim racing pedal includes an internal motor and is capable of generating feedback effects using in-game telemetry. This allows the pedal to move and vibrate to increase immersion along with boosting the feedback you receive from the game.
One thing that is still unknown about the MOZA mBooster Active Pedal is its cost. MOZA Racing hasn’t revealed that detail yet, so we don’t know if it’ll be cheaper than the Simucube option.
The Simucube ActivePedal costs $2300 per pedal, with discounts available for bulk purchases. This price rises to around $4000 for two pedals and an eye-watering $6000 for three.
Below are two of the most popular Simucube ActivePedal options.
| Pedals | Info | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Simucube ActivePedal | FFB brake pedal | €2398/ $2299 |
 | Simucube Pedals | Complete Pedal bundle | €2928 / $2889 |
While we don’t know for sure what MOZA’s pricing strategy will be for the booster pedal, we can look at previous products to gauge a rough price estimate.
When MOZA released its wheel bases that competed directly with Fanatec, their prices were always a little lower. The MOZA R9 is priced at around $/£400, compared to Fanatec’s CSL DD, which originally cost $/€500.
This leads us to believe that the mBooster pedal will cost less than the Simucube ActivePedal. With the Simucube pedal costing over $2000 for each pedal, it would be a safe bet to estimate the MOZA mBooster pedal costing in the range of $1000-$2000.
Below is a complete technical specification comparison between the MOZA mBooster pedal and the Simucube ActivePedal.
| mBooster Active Pedals | Simucube ActivePedal | |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure sensors | Dual 200kg load cell sensors | 150kg load cell sensor |
| Compatibility | – All MOZA Racing wheel bases – Compatible with third party bases – Usable as a single pedal – Can be mounted to CRP2 pedal base | – Any wheel base – Can be used individually – Can be used with other Simucube pedals |
| Adjustability | Software tuning via MOZA Pit House | Software tuning via Simucube Tuner |
| Effects available | – ABS effects – Traction control effects – Engine vibrations – Vehicle body vibrations – Gear shift impact – G-force effects | – ABS effects – Brake lockup effects – Brake threshold – Traction control effects – Engine vibrations – Gear shift impact – G-force effects |
| Dimensons | 382.5 x 90 x 234mm | 100 x 250 x 402mm |
| Release Date | TBC | October 2023 |
| Price | TBC | €2398/ $2299 |
| Buy | Buy mBooster Pedals | Buy Simucube ActivePedal |
When it was released at the end of 2023, the Simucube ActivePedal was an absolute game-changer. It wasn’t the first pedal to include haptic feedback, as Fanatec already had that on its ClubSport V3 pedals. However, it was the first pedal to introduce true force feedback to a sim racing pedal.
The ActivePedal has a ball-screw motor positioned behind the pedal arm. This motor can generate a range of effects, including rumbles from traction control and ABS. The pedal arm can also be positioned to allow for dynamic g-force effects and infinite adjustments to the pedal’s damping and behaviour.
The Best F1 24 Racing WheelsWhile using it, the Simucube ActivePedal transformed my perception of a sim racing pedal. The new effects I felt through the pedal increased both immersion and gave me information about how my car was reacting with the track surface.
The pedal slowly moved away from me as I accelerated to simulate the g-force felt on my body during acceleration. As I was on the limit of grip, the pedal started to rumble to make me aware a lockup was imminent. This additional information contributed to me finding additional lap time while using these pedals.
The ActivePedal is a serious investment, costing over $/€2000 per pedal, however, if you are looking to maximise immersion, this is one of the very best sim racing pedals I’ve ever raced with. Below is my complete review of the Simucube ActivePedal.
Until we get our hands on with the MOZA mBooster Active Pedal it is hard to compare it to the Simucube ActivePedal truly. Everything we have seen and heard from MOZA and Gamescom 2024 seem to highlight how similar the MOZA pedal is to Simucube’s ActivePedal.
We do not know when MOZA will announce the release date or price of the mBooster pedal, but if you are in the market for a force feedback sim racing pedal, waiting until MOZA releases more information about it could result in a big cost savings.
If you are looking to purchase a new pedal set soon, Simucube currently offers a 10% discount on its ActivePedal.
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Rich is the co-founder, and one of the main F1 setup creators and content writers for SimRacingSetups. With over a decade of experience as a graphic designer, marketing director, competitive sim racer and avid motorsport fan, Rich founded SimRacingSetup.com to share his passion and knowledge of sim racing and Formula 1 with other sim racers.
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