Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Choosing between these two upgrades depends entirely on your ecosystem, pitting Asetek's premium cosmetic customization against Simagic's functional but temperamental quick release adapter. One refines the tactile feel of your existing wheel, while the other attempts to solve cable clutter for third-party rims.
The Simagic QR-A EVO Adapter suffers from frequent disconnects and power delivery issues with power-hungry wheels. Vibrations and heavy braking can also cause the contact pins to lose connection, requiring users to manually loosen the base's flat-head screws to extend the contact plate.
The Aluminum Button Color Kit is purely cosmetic and does not include matching aluminum thumb rotaries. VR users will find the $89.00 price tag especially difficult to justify since the visual upgrade is lost in the headset.
The Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit is a flawless but expensive cosmetic upgrade that delivers excellent tactile feedback for flat-screen racers. Meanwhile, the Simagic QR-A EVO Adapter offers great wireless utility on paper, but its physical length and connection instability make it a frustrating hardware addition.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Simagic QR-A EVO Adapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Simagic |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Simagic |
| Starting Price | $89.00Best | $108.00 |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Up 1.9% in 90 days |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Quick Release Adapter |
| Connectivity | none | USB pass-through |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Simagic Alpha EVO wheelbases, third-party steering wheels with 50mm or 70mm bolt patterns |