Ultimate Sim Racing Cockpit Comparison Table 2024

When choosing a new sim racing cockpit, there is a huge amount of choice. First, you must set your budget, which is incredibly important as cockpits can cost well over £/$1000 or as little as £/$150. Then, you have to decide which cockpit style you are looking for. That could be an 8020 sim rig for maximum customisation, an all-in-one rig or even a specific F1 cockpit.

After those decisions have been made, finding the right cockpit within your set parameters is a case. This in itself isn’t easy as there are so many cockpits from a range of brands. Often, the deciding factor could be that a certain cockpit is too large, incompatible with your racing wheel, or something similar.

I have created the ultimate sim racing cockpit comparison table to compare the most popular cockpits and sim rigs easily.

Sim racing wheel comparison table

The table below highlights all of the most popular sim racing cockpits from the most popular cockpit brands. I have put together the most important specs when comparing a cockpit so you can quickly compare multiple sim rigs together to see which is right for you.

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	Cockpit	Sim rig style	Max FFB torque	Wheel mounting options	Seating position	Optional Integrated monitor mount
	Sim-Lab GT1 Evo	8020	Upto 20Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side mount	GT
	Sim-Lab GT1 Pro	8020	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Sim-Lab P1X Pro	8020	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Sim-Lab X1 Pro	8020	Over 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand Lite 2.0	Wheel stand	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand 2.0	Wheel stand	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand Racer	Wheel stand	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand DD	Wheel stand	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Formula Lite Pro	Foldable	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	F1
	NLR GTLite Pro	Foldable	Upto 13Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR GTLite	Foldable	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR F-GT Lite	Foldable	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT or F1
	NLR F-GT	All in one	Upto 15Nm	Wheel Plate	GT or F1
	NLR GTTrack	All in one	Upto 15Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR GTRacer	All in one	Upto 13Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR GTElite Lite	8020	Upto 15Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	NLR GTElite	8020	Upto 20Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	NLR F-GT Elite Lite	8020	Upto 15Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	NLR F-GT Elite	8020	Upto 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	NLR F-GT Elite 160	8020	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	GT Omega APEX Wheel Stand	Wheel stand	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega Classic Wheel Stand	Wheel stand	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega DD-X Wheel Stand	Wheel stand	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega ART Cockpit	All in one	Upto 15Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega TITAN Cockpit	All in one	Upto 15Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega PRIME Lite	8020	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega PRIME	8020	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	GT Omega HYBRID	8020	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT or F1
	Trak Racer FS3 Wheel Stand	Wheel stand	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Trak Racer TR80 Lite	8020	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Trak Racer TR80	8020	Upto 20Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Trak Racer RS6	All in one	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Trak Racer TR120	8020	Upto 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Trak Racer TR160	8020	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Trak Racer TR8 Pro	All in one	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Trak Racer TRX	All in one	Upto 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	Fanatec CSL Cockpit	All in one	Upto 15Nm	Side mount	GT
	Fanatec Formula Cockpit	F1	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Front mount	F1
	Playseat Challenge	Foldable	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Playseat Evolution	All in one	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Playseat Trophy	All in one	Upto 15Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Playseat Formula Instinct	F1	Upto 20Nm	Wheel Plate	F1
	Playseat Formula	F1	Upto 20Nm	Wheel Plate	F1
	Playseat Sensation	All in one	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Front mount	GT
	Playseat Formula Intelligence	F1	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Front mount	F1

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All Aluminium profile 8020 sim rigs compared

An aluminium profile (or 8020) sim rig, is one of the most sturdy options when buying a new sim racing cockpit. This style of sim rig uses strips of aluminium extrusion to form an incredibly rigid structure that can withstand extremely strong force feedback.

If you plan on using a racing wheel capable of extreme force, such as the Simucube 2 Ultimate, then an 8020 sim rig may be your best bet. Below is a comparison table comprising of just 8020 sim rigs, so you can compare each one to see which is right for you. I have included the price for each cockpit so you can see at a quick glance which budgets each 8020 sim rig falls into.

	Cockpit	Price	Max FFB torque	Wheel mounting options	Seating position	Optional Integrated monitor mount
	Sim-Lab GT1 Evo	£379	Upto 20Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side mount	GT
	Sim-Lab GT1 Pro	£548	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Sim-Lab P1X Pro	£742	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Sim-Lab X1 Pro	£1264	Over 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR GTElite Lite	£499	Upto 15Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	NLR GTElite	£599	Upto 20Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	NLR F-GT Elite Lite	£599	Upto 15Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	NLR F-GT Elite	£999	Upto 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	NLR F-GT Elite 160	£1149	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT or F1
	GT Omega PRIME Lite	£399	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega PRIME	£579	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	GT Omega HYBRID	£489	Upto 25Nm	Wheel Plate	GT or F1
	Trak Racer TR80 Lite	£379	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Trak Racer TR80	£479	Upto 20Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Trak Racer TR120	£519	Upto 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT
	Trak Racer TR160	£669	Over 25Nm	1. Wheel Plate 2. Side or front mount	GT

Best 8020 sim rig: Sim-Lab P1X Pro

When looking at the best aluminium profile sim rig, there are a few to choose from. Next Level Racing has the incredible F-GT Elite 160, which offers a huge amount of customisation. However, it is incredibly pricey. GT Omega has their PRIME cockpit which is fantastic and well-priced, but it can’t compete with the Sim-Lab P1X Pro in terms of all-around stability and adjustability.

The Sim-Lab P1X Pro has been my favourite 8020 sim rig for a while now. I’ve had this cockpit as my main sim rig since it was launched in 2023, and I haven’t looked back. The rigidity and performance that this cockpit offers far outweigh any other sim racing cockpit that I’ve tested or reviewed.

One area of the P1X Pro that I really like is its design. I’m not a fan of the square, industrial look of 8020 sim rigs. However, Sim-Lab has made the P1X Pro appear elegant with swept back uprights and curves throughout. It really is the prime example of how good an aluminium profile cockpit can be.

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All wheel stands compared

If you are currently sim racing with your racing wheel mounted to a desk or table, the natural progression is to a wheel stand. These are relatively low-cost and can often be folded away and stored out of sight.

Below is a comparison table of the best wheel stands currently available from brands such as GT Omega, Next Level Racing, and more.

	Cockpit	Price	Max FFB torque	Wheel mounting options	Seating position	Optional Integrated monitor mount
	NLR Wheel Stand Lite 2.0	£129	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand 2.0	£199	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand Racer	£99	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	NLR Wheel Stand DD	£249	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega APEX Wheel Stand	£129	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega Classic Wheel Stand	£99	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	GT Omega DD-X Wheel Stand	£159	Upto 10Nm	Wheel Plate	GT
	Trak Racer FS3 Wheel Stand	£149	Upto 5Nm	Wheel Plate	GT

Best wheel stand: NLR Wheel Stand 2.0

For a wheel stand to be considered good, it has to do a few things right. It needs to be as rigid as possible which can be tricky. Wheel stands are not normally as well supported as a complete cockpit, with fewer components and less of a structure to keep your racing wheel from vibrating.

The second is that it needs to be compatible with the most popular racing wheels and pedals and adjustable so you can get comfy. Finally, a wheel stand needs to be easy to fold up and store out of sight. They are normally purchased as a space-saving sim rig solution, so they need to be good at that aspect.

The Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 is great in all of these areas. It is affordable at under £200, although it’s not the cheapest wheel stand you can buy. It offers great rigidity and more than enough stability to support mid-range direct-drive racing wheels up to around 10Nm of peak torque.

The designers were on good form when designing this 2.0 wheel stand, as it also features a really nifty chair foot holder. This is designed for you to slot your chair’s feet into and prevents you from rolling away when hitting the brake pedal. Overall, this is among the very best wheel stands you can buy.

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