Sim racing · head‑to‑head
The Next Level Racing GTElite and GTElite Lite look nearly identical on paper, but they target completely different buyers based on what is included in the box. While the Lite saves you a few dollars upfront, it strips away essential hardware that most sim racers will end up buying anyway.
The GTElite Lite lacks seat brackets and a shifter mount. If you need these accessories, buying them separately will make the Lite version more expensive than the standard GTElite.
For a price difference of just over thirty dollars, the standard Next Level Racing GTElite is the obvious choice for most racers. Unless you already have spare seat brackets lying around and plan to never use a shifter, the Lite version is a false economy.
| Next Level Racing GTElite Cockpit | Next Level Racing GTElite Lite Cockpit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Next Level Racing | Next Level Racing |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $629.99 | $598.99Best |
| Material | 40x80 aluminium profile with carbon steel plates | 40x80 aluminium profile |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Weight | 34.5 kg (76.1 lb) | 31 kg (68.3 lb)Best |
| Compatibility | Universal (pre-drilled for Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simxperience, Simucube, Simagic, VRS, and more) | Universal (compatible with Fanatec, Simucube, Simagic, Moza, Thrustmaster, Logitech, VRS, and more) |