Sim racing · head‑to‑head
These two accessories target completely different upgrades for your sim rig, pitting convenient peripheral access against raw structural rigidity. While one keeps your controls within arm's reach, the other locks down your aluminum chassis to handle extreme forces.
The Next Level Racing stand suffers from clumsy articulation that can block your mouse or hit your wheel stand. Meanwhile, Trak Racer's reinforcement frame can be a nightmare to assemble due to notoriously poor instructions and unlabeled hardware.
The Trak Racer Front Frame is highly specialized, fitting only 160mm x 40mm aluminum profiles with threaded ends. The Next Level Racing stand is completely free-standing and universal, working alongside any cockpit on the market.
If you need to eliminate chassis flex under heavy braking or motion, the Trak Racer TR160 Front Frame is a highly effective structural upgrade despite its frustrating assembly. For those simply needing a place to put their keyboard, the Next Level Racing stand offers great stability, though its clumsy adjustment mechanism and high price tag might have you looking at DIY alternatives.
| Next Level Racing® Free Standing Keyboard and Mouse Stand | TR160 Front Frame with Brackets and Brand | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Next Level Racing | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Next Level Racing | Universal |
| Starting Price | $145.08 (CA$199.99) | $34.11 (£25.00)Best |
| Type | Keyboard and Mouse Stand | Cockpit reinforcement |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | Universal (compatible with all racing cockpits, wheel stands, and standard keyboards and mice) | Trak Racer TR160 and other 160mm x 40mm aluminum profile cockpits with threaded ends |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |