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Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the Next Level Racing Elite ES1 Sim Racing Seat ourselves: the score and details are based on the official Next Level Racing spec sheet and dated market prices.
seat only, seat brackets not included
8.7Very good · out of 10The Next Level Racing Elite ES1 Sim Racing Seat is a racing seat from Next Level Racing. Our calculated score: 8.7/10 ("Very good"), ranked 3 of 5 in its category.
Market price checked on 28 October 2026
| Brand | Next Level Racing |
|---|---|
| Model | Elite ES1 Sim Racing Seat |
| Version | seat only, seat brackets not included |
| Type | Fixed bucket |
| Materials | roto-molded polymer + PU foam, suede finish |
| Mounting | side mount, fits any side-mount bracket (brackets not included) |
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Platforms: not stated.
Score out of 10, calculated in the racing seat category from the official spec sheet and the checked price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.
| Seat type (20%) | 9.0/10 |
|---|---|
| Materials (30%) | 7.0/10 |
| Mounting (10%) | 6.0/10 |
| Warranty (10%) | Not stated, criterion removed |
| Price (30%) | 6.5/10 |
Racing seat, rated "Very good" by our scoring: 8.7/10.
The two products in the same category with the closest price.
Construction stated by Next Level Racing.
Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.
The official spec sheet does not list any platforms.
Market price checked on 28 October 2026: €449. Linked merchant: Next Level Racing EU. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.
Weight: 33.3% of the overall score
Weight: 33.3% of the overall score
Weight: 22.2% of the overall score
Weight: 11.1% of the overall score
The Next Level Racing Elite ES1 Sim Racing Seat scores 8.7/10 ("Very good") in the racing seat category, ranking 3 of 5. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked price, with no hands-on test.
The price checked on 28 October 2026 is €449. It may have changed since.
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No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official Next Level Racing spec sheet and dated market prices.