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MOZA vs Simagic vs Simucube: high-end wheel bases compared
9 products compared (direct drive wheel bases sold on their own, 9 Nm and up, 4 MOZA, 2 Simagic, 3 Simucube), scores calculated from official spec sheets and prices checked on 7 October 2026. Not a hands-on test.
9 to 12 Nm tier
3 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R9 V3, at €319. Most torque: MOZA R12 V2 (12 Nm). Best score: MOZA R12 V2, 8.8/10.
Simucube has no model in this tier in our catalogue.
| Criterion | MOZA R12 V2 | Simagic Alpha EVO Sport (9 Nm) |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAvantage: highest | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Checked priceAvantage: lowest | €419 | €475 |
| Peak torqueAvantage: highest | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| In the box | Wheel base | Wheel base |
16 to 18 Nm tier
3 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R16 Ultra, at €549. Most torque: Simagic Alpha EVO Pro (18 Nm). Best score: MOZA R16 Ultra, 9.1/10.
| Criterion | MOZA R16 Ultra | Simagic Alpha EVO Pro (18 Nm) | Simucube 2 Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAvantage: highest | 9.1/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Checked priceAvantage: lowest | €549 | €832 | €981.60 |
| Peak torqueAvantage: highest | 16 Nm | 18 Nm | 17 Nm |
| PlatformsAvantage: most consoles | PC, Xbox | PC | PC |
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| In the box | Wheel base | Wheel base | Wheel base |
21 to 25 Nm tier
3 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R21 Ultra, at €799. Most torque: Simucube 3 Pro (25 Nm). Best score: MOZA R21 Ultra, 9.0/10.
Simagic has no model in this tier in our catalogue.
| Criterion | MOZA R21 Ultra | Simucube 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAvantage: highest | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Checked priceAvantage: lowest | €799 | €1,486.80 |
| Peak torqueAvantage: highest | 21 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| In the box | Wheel base | Wheel base |
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| MOZA R16 Ultra | Wheel base | MOZA | 9.1 | €549 | 16 Nm, Direct drive | PC, Xbox | 2 years |
 MOZA R21 Ultra | Wheel base | MOZA | 9.0 | €799 | 21 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
 MOZA R12 V2 | Wheel base | MOZA | 8.8 | €419 | 12 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
 Simucube 3 Pro | Wheel base | Simucube | 8.8 | €1,486.80 | 25 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 3 years |
 MOZA R9 V3 | Wheel base | MOZA | 8.7 | €319 | 9 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
| Simagic Alpha EVO Pro (18 Nm) | Wheel base | Simagic | 8.7 | €832 | 18 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
 Simucube 2 Pro | Wheel base | Simucube | 8.7 | €1,287.60 | 25 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
| Simucube 2 Sport | Wheel base | Simucube | 8.6 | €981.60 | 17 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
 Simagic Alpha EVO Sport (9 Nm) | Wheel base | Simagic | 8.4 | €475 | 9 Nm, Direct drive | PC | 2 years |
Our verdict by buyer profile
No outright winner: each profile follows from the data above.
MOZA R9 V3
MOZA R9 V3 is the cheapest at €319 (wheel base). MOZA: MOZA R9 V3 at €319; Simagic: Simagic Alpha EVO Sport (9 Nm) at €475; Simucube: Simucube 2 Sport at €981.60.
See the review ↗No model in this comparison is listed as PS5 compatible: according to the official spec sheets, they are PC only.
MOZA R16 Ultra
1 model is listed as Xbox compatible; the top rated is MOZA R16 Ultra (9.1/10). MOZA: MOZA R16 Ultra; Simagic: no model; Simucube: no model.
See the review ↗Simucube 3 Pro
Simucube 3 Pro has the highest stated torque: 25 Nm. MOZA: from 9 Nm to 21 Nm (4 models); Simagic: from 9 Nm to 18 Nm (2 models); Simucube: from 17 Nm to 25 Nm (3 models).
See the review ↗MOZA R16 Ultra
MOZA R16 Ultra scores 9.1/10, each score being calculated within the product's own category. MOZA: 9.1/10; Simagic: 8.7/10; Simucube: 8.8/10.
See the review ↗MOZA R16 Ultra
Among wheel bases sold on their own, MOZA R16 Ultra works out at €34.31 per Nm of torque (€549 for 16 Nm).
See the review ↗Our pick
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| Criterion |
MOZA R16 Ultra
9.1Excellent · out of 10
€549
|
Simucube 3 Pro
8.8Very good · out of 10
€1,486.80
|
Simagic Alpha EVO Pro (18 Nm)
8.7Very good · out of 10
€832
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Checked price | €549 | €1,486.80 | €832 |
| Peak torque | 16 Nm | 25 Nm | 18 Nm |
| Drive type | Direct drive | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox | PC | PC |
| Quick release | supported (MOZA QR) | Link Quick Release for Simucube 3 (not included, €146.40) | QR50 / QR70 / QR-A (adapters, not included) |
| Weight | Not stated | 11 kg | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years | 2 years |
Best value in the selection · prices checked on 7 October 2026
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Which brand offers the most powerful wheel base?
MOZA: MOZA R21 Ultra (21 Nm); Simagic: Simagic Alpha EVO Pro (18 Nm); Simucube: Simucube 3 Pro (25 Nm), based on stated peak torque.
What is the cheapest high-end wheel base?
The MOZA R9 V3, at €319 checked on 7 October 2026. Price range in this comparison: from €319 to €1,486.80.
Do these wheel bases work on consoles?
According to the official spec sheets, MOZA R16 Ultra (PC, Xbox); all the others are listed for PC only.
Which wheel base has the best score?
MOZA: MOZA R16 Ultra (9.1/10); Simagic: Simagic Alpha EVO Pro (18 Nm) (8.7/10); Simucube: Simucube 3 Pro (8.8/10).