P1X Pro Sim Racing Cockpit vs TR160 V5 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit

P1X Pro Sim Racing CockpitvsTR160 V5 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit

TR160 V5 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit

Buy at Trak Racer — A$1,039.00 + Add to build

The Bottom Line

The Sim-Lab P1X Pro and Trak Racer TR160 V5 both offer rock-solid aluminum profile foundations for high-torque direct drive wheelbases. However, the Sim-Lab focuses on a premium, headache-free assembly experience, while Trak Racer prioritizes out-of-the-box value at the expense of setup sanity.

Watch out

The Trak Racer TR160 V5 is plagued by notoriously poor, outdated instructions, unlabelled hardware bags, and frequent shipping issues like battered boxes or missing parts. Preparing for this build requires extreme patience and a willingness to troubleshoot hardware mismatches on your own.

Note

The Sim-Lab P1X Pro features sleek 20-degree angled uprights, but this aesthetic choice can restrict your mounting options for certain 3D-printed accessories or dashboards. Additionally, keep in mind that seat brackets and seat sliders are not included in the base package.

Why choose Sim-Lab P1X Pro Sim Racing Cockpit

8.8

Overall Score

Effortless Assembly: Pre-drilled holes and bespoke sandwich plates make the building process significantly faster and less frustrating than traditional corner-bracket rigs.

Why choose TR160 V5 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit

8.2

Overall Score

Lighter Frame: At 41 kg compared to the P1X Pro's 60 kg, it is much easier to move and position in your room.
Superior Out-of-the-Box Value: It includes a shifter mount and a seat slider kit by default, saving you from immediate extra purchases.

The Verdict

If you want a premium, highly engineered rig with a painless assembly process and do not mind buying your own seat brackets, the Sim-Lab P1X Pro is the superior choice. However, if you want the best possible value and do not mind battling terrible instructions and unlabelled parts during setup, the Trak Racer TR160 V5 delivers incredible hardware for the price.

Spec comparison

	P1X Pro Sim Racing Cockpit	TR160 V5 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit
Brand	Sim-Lab	Trak Racer
Ecosystem	Universal	Universal
Starting Price	$1,020.26 (€879.00)	$645.30 (A$900.00)Best
Material	40x160mm anodized aluminium profiles with bespoke sandwich plates	160x40mm anodized black aluminium T-slot extruded profile
Adjustable	Yes	Yes
Foldable	No	No
Weight	60 kg (132.3 lb)	41 kg (90.4 lb)Best
Compatibility	Universal (compatible with Fanatec, Simucube, Simagic, VRS, Asetek, Logitech, Thrustmaster, Moza, etc. via Front Mount, Wheeldeck, or Fanatec DD mount options)	Universal compatibility with major brands including Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube, Simagic, and Asetek
Price trend	—	Unchanged over 30 days

P1X Pro Sim Racing CockpitvsTR160 V5 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit