Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Choosing between the Trak Racer TR120S V2 and the Trak Racer TR8 PRO V2 comes down to a fundamental choice: infinite modularity versus living-room-friendly aesthetics. While one is an industrial aluminum powerhouse, the other is a sleek, heavy-duty steel sculpture.
Both rigs suffer from Trak Racer's historically poor quality control, resulting in missing hardware, scuffed parts, and terrible manuals. Furthermore, the TR8 PRO V2 is a nightmare to assemble due to misaligned steel holes, and its tool-required adjustments make sharing the rig highly tedious.
If you want a rig that grows with your hobby and allows effortless adjustments, the TR120S V2 is the superior tool for the job. However, if your rig lives in a shared space where industrial aluminum profiles are an eyesore, the TR8 PRO V2 offers comparable rigidity in a much handsomer package, provided you do not mind a frustrating, tool-heavy adjustment process.
| TR120S V2 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit | TR8 PRO V2 Racing Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trak Racer | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $508.63 (A$710.00)Best | $699.00 |
| Material | 120x40mm anodized aluminum extrusion | steel |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Weight | 37 kg (81.6 lb)Best | 51 kg (112.4 lb) |
| Compatibility | Universal (compatible with major brands including Fanatec, Simucube, Simagic, Asetek, Thrustmaster, and Logitech via interchangeable TR One mounts) | universal (compatible with major brands including Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Moza, Simagic, and Simucube) |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Cheapest retailer changed — see product page |