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Invicta™ Direct Drive Wheelbase 27NmvsLa Prima™ Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm

The Bottom Line

Asetek's wheelbase lineup forces a choice between the raw, uncompromising power of the flagship Invicta and the entry-level accessibility of the La Prima. While one targets professional-grade headroom, the other serves as a budget-friendly gateway into the brand's ecosystem.

Watch out

Some Invicta users have reported occasional hardware defects like clicking noises, power supply failures, or firmware-related force feedback dropouts. Fortunately, Asetek's customer support is widely commended for being fast and helpful with RMAs.

Note

Both wheelbases share the same Asetek ecosystem, meaning you can easily upgrade the La Prima base within its own ecosystem later on. Additionally, while Asetek's native steering wheels suffer from polarizing aesthetics, their quick-release adapter makes third-party wheel integration seamless.

Why choose Invicta™ Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm

9.2
Performance

  • The community highly praises its extremely detailed, smooth, and responsive force feedback, which is backed by a rapid 9.4 Nm/ms slew rate.
  • Its proprietary quick-release system is lauded for being rock-solid with zero play and offering seamless, cable-free power and data passthrough.

Why choose La Prima™ Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm

7.5
Performance

  • At a starting price of $679.00, it offers a much more affordable entry point into direct drive racing compared to the $1,349.00 Invicta.

The Verdict

If you demand absolute peak performance and have the budget, the Invicta 27Nm is a powerhouse that delivers class-leading detail. For everyone else, the La Prima 12Nm provides a highly capable entry point that leaves room for future ecosystem upgrades.

Spec comparison

Invicta™ Direct Drive Wheelbase 27Nm La Prima™ Direct Drive Wheelbase 12Nm
Brand Asetek Asetek
Ecosystem Asetek Asetek
Starting Price $1,349.00 $684.00Best
Peak Torque 27 Nm
Drive Type direct
Max Rotation 1440 °
Connectivity USB-C
Software RaceHub
Quick Release SQR
Weight 11.3 kg (24.9 lb)
Mounting bottom, front
Price trend Unchanged over 90 days Down 0.6% in 90 days

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