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Choosing between these two aluminum profile cockpits comes down to whether you value a seamless, premium assembly experience or a traditional straight-upright design that simplifies monitor placement. While both deliver outstanding rigidity for high-torque wheelbases, their execution in packaging, quality control, and geometry differs significantly.
The Next Level Racing GT Elite features angled wheel uprights, which can restrict how closely you can position a single monitor behind your wheel rim. If you plan to mount a monitor directly to a stand immediately behind the wheelbase, the Trak Racer TR120S V2's traditional vertical uprights offer more straightforward clearance.
If you want a frustration-free build with flawless quality control and a lighter overall footprint, the Next Level Racing GT Elite is the superior package. However, if you require straight uprights for specific monitor or accessory mounting and do not mind potential shipping delays or sorting through confusing instructions, the Trak Racer TR120S V2 remains a highly rigid alternative.
| Next Level Racing® GT Elite Racing Simulator Cockpit – Wheel Plate Edition | TR120S V2 Racing Simulator with Seat Slider Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Next Level Racing | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Next Level Racing | Universal |
| Starting Price | $612.04 (CA$849.99) | $509.07 (A$710.00)Best |
| Material | 4080 anodised aluminium profile and carbon steel components | 120x40mm anodized aluminum extrusion |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Weight | 34.5 kg (76.1 lb)Best | 37 kg (81.6 lb) |
| Compatibility | Universal (compatible with Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simxperience, Moza, and more) | Universal (compatible with major brands including Fanatec, Simucube, Simagic, Asetek, Thrustmaster, and Logitech via interchangeable TR One mounts) |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 90 days |