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Choosing between the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit and the Simufy DDU 5 Dashboard is a choice between fine-tuning your existing steering wheel aesthetics and adding a high-end telemetry display to your rig. One is a targeted cosmetic upgrade for a specific ecosystem, while the other is a universal, premium data hub.
The DDU 5 Dashboard requires a PC connection and works best with a premium SimHub license to unlock its full refresh rate. Additionally, its VoCore display can be sensitive to USB power, so plug it directly into your motherboard rather than an unpowered hub.
If you already own an Asetek wheel and want to replace plastic caps, the Aluminum Button Color Kit is a premium tactile upgrade. However, if you want a universal telemetry powerhouse with a premium aluminum build and clever magnetic mounting, the DDU 5 Dashboard is the superior functional investment.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | DDU 5 Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Simufy |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00Best | $399.99 |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Sim Racing Dashboard |
| Connectivity | none | USB |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | PC (Windows) via SimHub; compatible with direct drive wheelbases (e.g., Fanatec DD1/DD2, Simucube 2 Pro, Simagic) |