Simucube 3 vs Simucube 2: Which Wheel Base Should you Buy in 2025

Simucube has held the throne as one of the very best direct drive wheel bases with their second generation lineup for six years. Now, they have announced the third generation, Simucube 3 wheel base lineup as the successor to the Simucube 2.

This poses the question, which wheel base should you buy? Is the Simucube 3 wheel a big enough step up compared to the older Simucube 2 Sport or Pro? If you already have a second generation Sport or Pro, do you need to upgrade?

I’m going to answer those questions in this complete Simucube 2 vs Simucube 3 comparison guide. I’ll look at what is new with the upcoming Sport, Pro and Ultimate wheel bases, price comparisons, where to buy, and more.

Simucube 2 vs Simucube 3 compared head-to-head

I want to start by comparing both the Simucube 2 and 3 head-to-head. This is the best way to quickly see which wheel base generation ticks the most boxes, and also see what has improved in the third-generation wheel.

Looking at the spec comparison of the Simucube wheel bases, we can see some clear similarities, as well as key differences. The new wheel bases come in Sport, Pro and Ultimate variations, just like the older Simucube 2.

Simucube 2	Simucube 3
Sport, Pro & Ultimate models	Sport, Pro & Ultimate models
Sport = 17Nm of torque	Sport = 15Nm of torque
Pro = 25Nm of torque	Pro = 25Nm of torque
Ultimate = 32Nm of torque	Ultimate = 35Nm of torque
From €1290 / $1259 / £1048	From €1236 / $1399 / £1159
Ultra low torque ripple motor	SPM motor
22-bit absolute angle sensor	23-bit absolute angle sensor
Front mounting only	Front & bottom mounting
No quick release data or power transfer	Power & data via quick release
2 year warranty	3 year warranty
Shop Simucube 2	Shop Simucube 3

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Force feedback and performance comparison

Each Simucube 3 variant offers a different peak torque level, just like Simucube implemented in its previous wheel base. This means that the Simucube 3 Ultimate wheel base will be able to deliver much stronger force feedback than the Sport and even the Pro.

That isn’t the only difference in the three variations. The Pro offers a faster response time compared to the Sport, and the Ultimate wheel base offers even faster response times than the Pro. This is due to the direct drive optimized SPM motor found in each wheel base.

Both the Sport and Pro models include an optimised SPM (surface permanent magnet) motor. These position magnets on the outside of the rotor. The Ultimate wheel base upgrades the entire motor design to an IPM (internal permanent magnet) motor. this means the magnets are placed inside the motor.

The main benefits of an IPM motor is the smaller size, higher efficiency and superior performance compared to an SPM motor. This elevates the performance of the Simucube 3 Ultimate above and beyond what either the Sport or Pro can offer.

Whichever wheel base you pick from the new lineup, the performance will beat out any of the older wheel bases. Of course, taking into consideration that a Simucube 3 Sport won’t outperform the much more premium Simucube 2 Ultimate in terms of the maximum torque offering.

Telemetry effects

Simucube really prioritised telemetry effects when creating the ActivePedal. These effects allowed the ActivePedal to rumble, vibrate and move based solely off the in-game telemetry. This allowed the pedal to simulate ABS rumble, traction control slip, engine vibrations and more.

With the Simucube 3, similar effects have been worked in. When sim racing using any of the three Simucube 3 wheel bases, you’ll be able to enable these telemetry effects. Each one can be configured individually, letting you pick and choose which effects you use.

When integrated into the force feedback, the effects will let you feel more immersed than ever before. You can feel the engine vibrations, shift effects and even ABS rumbles, directly through the steering wheel.

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Price differences

One key area where the Simucube 2 and 3 are similar is in their pricing. The specific prices of the new Simucube 3 across each region differs from the older wheels, but not by a lot. A similar price range for each wheel base still applies.

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In the EU, the price is ever so slightly lower for the Sport, while the United States sees a price increase of around $140, and the UK has prices increased by just over £100. These small price tweaks are based on manufacturing differences and global distribution, but with the amount of inflation since the Simucube 2 launched, it is good to not see a huge price increase.

Below are the detailed price comparison of each Simucube 2 wheel base and each Simucube 3 wheel.

Model	Simucube 2	Simucube 3
Sport	EU: €1290.14 US: $1259.00 UK: £1048.56	EU: €1236.41 US: $1399.00 UK: £1159.00
Pro	EU: €1504.75 US: $1449.00 UK: £1240.00	EU: €1474.41 US: $1599.00 UK: £1399.00
Ultimate	EU: €3274.30 US: $3099.00 UK: £2809.52	EU: €3188.01 US: $3299.00 UK: £2899.00
	Shop Simucube 2	Shop Simucube 3

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Key differences: New quick release with pass through

One of the biggest differences between the older wheel and the new version is the quick release. Previously, Simucube utilised a quick release that was incapable of any power or data transfer. It also utilised a slide-down design where the steering wheel attaches from the top, and is secured by a pin.

With the Simucube 3, the quick release has been updated a lot. The new quick release isn’t reliant on a pin mechanism at all, meaning losing your quick release pin is no longer an issue! The QR also allows for both data and power pass through.

This opens up the Simucube quick release and ecosystem greatly. Brands can create wheels that no longer require external data cables, as the QR can transfer both data from the wheel to your PC, and act as a power supply.

Simucube already announced partnerships with a wide range of brands that will take advantage of this technology. These include BavariaSimTec, GSI, Ascher Racing, Delta Sim-Tech and many more.

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Key differences: Mounting and design

While the Simucube 3 is packaged in a completely new design, appearing smaller and slightly sleeker, it is the mounting that has improved. Previously, Simucube wheels could only be front-mounted. This meant that if you owned a bottom-mounting deck on your sim racing cockpit, you needed to buy a front mount adapter.

With the new wheel base, you can still front-mount it and the dimensions for this have remained the same. You can now also bottom mount it, saving a lot of hassle for many sim racers.

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Other differences: Link Hub and connectivity

Simucube introduced the Link Hub with the ActivePedals a few years a go. Previously, the Simucube 2 didn’t utilise this, and instead required a different connection to your PC.

The new Simucube 3 does make use of the Link Hub, which now centralises all Simucube hardware. You need just a single Link Hub, and it can be used to connect your pedals, steering wheels and wheel base to your PC. This can greatly assist cable management with only a single USB going to your PC, and it also protects your expensive sim racing hardware from power surges and disconnects.

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Looking at the Simucube 3 in detail: Sport, Pro & Ultimate

Much like the older Simucube 2, the new third generation comes in three models.

• There is the entry-level Sport model which offers the lowest performance threshold. This is still a premium wheel base, offering 15Nm of peak torque.
• The Simucube 3 Pro increases the peak torque to 25Nm, which puts it ahead of most direct drive wheel bases from other brands. The response time is also increased compared to the Sport model.
• The most premium model, the Simucube 3 Ultimate packs the biggest punch with 35Nm of peak torque. It is being released at a later date than the Sport and Pro, with a 2026 release date scheduled. It houses a completely new motor compared to both the Sport and Pro, further improving force feedback.

Below is an overview of each Simucube 3 wheel base version.

	Wheel	Torque	Price
	Simucube 3 Sport	15Nm	€1236.41 $1399.00 £1159.00
	Simucube 3 Pro	25Nm	€1474.41 $1599.00 £1399.00
	Simucube 3 Ultimate	35Nm	€3188.01 $3299.00 £2899.00

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Final thoughts: Should I buy a Simucube 2 or 3?

Hopefully, this buyer’s guide has helped you answer the question of which Simucube wheel base to buy. We can see from the comparisons that the new generation wheel bases are a pretty big step up when compared to the six-year-old Simucube 2 lineup.

Buying any of the Simucube 3 wheel bases will future proof your sim racing setup for years to come. The improved force feedback, third-party compatible quick release, and centralised connectivity really are big improvements.

You can still buy a Simucube 2 wheel base, other than the Ultimate which has been officially discontinued. However, we would expect that the time when the entire second generation lineup gets discontinued is fast approaching.

The prices for the Simucube 2 Sport and Pro remain the same as before the third gen wheel was announced, but this price may be reduced as Simucube start clearing out old stock.

There really is never a bad time to buy the Simucube 2 Pro or Sport wheel base. They are both excellent direct drive wheels, and I’m sure they’ll be supported for years to come. We recently reviewed the Simucube 2 Pro wheel base, which you can watch below, to see whether we would recommend it. Spoiler alert… we would!

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• Written by Rich Article updated on October 13, 2025 Tags: Simucube, Sim Racing Product Guides

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