Sim racing · head‑to‑head
The MOZA R25 Ultra 25Nm Direct-Drive Wheelbase offers high-end torque at an aggressive mid-range price, while the Simucube 3 Ultimate WheelBase targets ultra-enthusiasts with massive power. Choosing between them is a battle of raw value versus uncompromising, high-fidelity performance.
The Simucube 3 Ultimate suffered a rough launch with early FFB knocking, EMI interference, and control box signal noise. Meanwhile, the MOZA R25 Ultra can feel vague and disconnected out of the box if you enable Hands-Off Protection, requiring extensive tuning to recover road texture sensitivity.
Simucube's proprietary ecosystem lacks USB passthrough and forces you into expensive proprietary quick releases. Conversely, MOZA uses a standard D1-Spec quick release and offers more versatile mounting options, though some users report minor hole spacing mismatches on certain rigs.
If you want maximum detail, unmatched 35 Nm power, and have $3,299.00 to spend, the Simucube 3 Ultimate is the premium choice despite its closed ecosystem. However, for most drivers, the MOZA R25 Ultra at $877.67 offers a far more practical, highly adjustable, and budget-friendly path to high-torque direct-drive racing.
| MOZA R25 Ultra 25Nm Direct-Drive Wheelbase | Simucube 3 Ultimate WheelBase | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MOZA | Simucube |
| Ecosystem | MOZA | Simucube |
| Starting Price | $876.28 (CA$1,249.00)Best | $3,299.00 |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 30 days |
| Peak Torque | 25 Nm | 35 NmBest |
| Drive Type | direct | direct |
| Max Rotation | 2700 °Best | 2160 ° |
| Connectivity | USB-B | RJ45 |
| Software | MOZA Pit House | Simucube Tuner |
| Quick Release | D1-Spec | P3G polygon |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20.1 lb)Best | 13 kg (28.7 lb) |
| Mounting | bottom, front, sideBest | front, bottom |
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