Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Choosing between these two options comes down to your specific rig layout and monitor configuration. The Trak Racer Large Monitor Stand Center Piece is built for serious aluminum profile integration, while the Next Level Racing® Lite Free Standing Monitor Stand offers a standalone footprint.
The stock VESA hardware on the Trak Racer center piece has notable real-world flaws, with users reporting limited compatibility with certain monitor backplates and missing spacers or correct-length bolts. Achieving perfect bezel-to-bezel alignment is highly difficult with the standard mounts, often forcing owners to source Sim-Lab Vario VESA adapters to get a seamless look.
Trak Racer's center piece is highly compatible with aluminum profile rigs like the TR40S, TR80S, TR120, and TR160, supporting VESA patterns up to 400mm. Some buyers have reported quality control issues, including missing assembly hardware or incorrect profile lengths upon delivery.
For serious sim racers building a triple-screen cockpit, the Trak Racer center piece is the superior choice because its massive 1200mm width is specifically designed to align large 32-inch curved displays without overlap. While you will likely need to address its hardware shortcomings, its direct integration with aluminum profile rigs makes it the only viable option here for a robust, flex-free triple monitor configuration.
| Large Monitor Stand Center Piece with Vesa Mount – 1200mm / 47.25″ Wide | Next Level Racing® Lite Free Standing Monitor Stand | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trak Racer | Next Level Racing |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Next Level Racing |
| Starting Price | $35.04 (€30.00)Best | $90.67 (CA$124.99) |
| Type | Monitor Stand Center Piece | — |
| Connectivity | none | — |
| Compatibility | Trak Racer monitor stands, aluminum profile rigs (including TR40S, TR80S, TR120, TR160, TRA), and other aluminum profile rigs. Supports VESA mounting patterns (75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm). | — |
| Price trend | Cheapest retailer changed — see product page | Unchanged over 90 days |