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These are Simagic’s brand new P700 pedals. On paper, they look extremely compelling.
You are getting a 150 kg load cell brake, 12 bit Hall effect sensors, a metallic and silicone pedal plate, two pedals, and a wide range of adjustment options, all coming in at around $189. That is an aggressive price point, especially considering what the rest of the market looks like right now. So after many hours of use, here is everything that I do and do not like about them.
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For the price, these pedals are packing in a lot. The overall design is clean and modern, very reminiscent of other sets in this category, and the construction is primarily steel which gives them a solid and reassuring feel right out of the box.
Simagic is clearly aiming for versatility here. You can hard mount these onto a cockpit, use them on the floor with the included carpet spikes, or even position them against a wall with an optional wall mount kit. That flexibility makes them accessible for a wide range of setups, from full rigs to more casual desk based users. This same idea carries over into the adjustability. These are pedals that are clearly designed to be tuned, rather than just used as is. And for beginners especially, that is a good thing.
Simagic includes a wide range of springs and elastomers to adjust the brake feel. In total, there are up to 35 different configurations, which is impressive at this price point. You can go from a very light and soft brake all the way up to something much firmer. That said, even at the stiffest setting, I did find myself wanting more resistance. And that is coming from someone who usually prefers a lighter brake feel. More experienced drivers who are used to very stiff load cell setups will likely feel this limitation even more.
Where Simagic deserves credit is how easy it is to make those adjustments. Swapping springs and elastomers takes seconds, and the included guides make it very approachable, especially for newer users who are still figuring out what they prefer. In terms of compatibility, the pedals can be used via USB on PC or connected directly to a Simagic wheelbase. Everything runs through the control box under the pedal plate, keeping things relatively clean and simple.
The throttle comes with a very light silver spring as standard, and in my opinion, it is not particularly useful unless you are running the pedals on the floor without much support. It feels too light and vague, which makes precise inputs more difficult. Switching to the red spring makes a noticeable difference. With that installed, the throttle gains a much better sense of resistance, allowing for more confident modulation and smoother control on track.
In use, the throttle feels smooth and consistent with no noticeable flex. The pedal face is plastic and can feel slightly slippery with socks, but with shoes it feels perfectly fine. You can also make small adjustments to angle, height, and spacing, which helps dial in a more comfortable setup.
The optional rumble motors, the Simagic HPR units, are an interesting addition. Priced at around $40 each, they can simulate effects like wheel lockup, gear shifts, and road texture through vibration.
They do add some extra immersion and feedback, but expectations should be kept in check. The strength and detail of the vibrations are fairly limited, and at higher settings they can become quite loud. Overall, they are a nice extra for the price, but they are not transformative. They add a bit of information and a bit of fun, but they are not going to suddenly change your driving performance.
The brake pedal is where the P700 starts to justify its price the most. It feels smooth, consistent, and predictable under braking, which is exactly what you want from a load cell setup.
On track, it is easy to build muscle memory. Trail braking feels natural, threshold braking is repeatable, and overall it gives you a good sense of control throughout the pedal travel. Compared to competitors like the Moza SRP and Fanatec CSL load cell pedals, I actually found these to feel more refined and easier to modulate.
That said, the lack of ultimate stiffness does hold it back slightly. For beginner and intermediate drivers, it will be more than enough. For more serious users, it may start to feel like a limitation over time.
There are a few things that I did not like about the P700, and some of them showed up pretty quickly during testing.
The silicone heel plate is one of them. While it does provide grip and can feel comfortable at first, it tends to attract dust and debris very easily. On top of that, I found it lifting slightly during use, which takes away from the overall quality feel of the pedals.
Another issue I experienced was squeaking coming from the brake elastomers after only a few hours of use. This likely comes down to friction and compression as the elastomers are repeatedly loaded and unloaded. It is not uncommon with this type of design, but it is still something worth mentioning. You can watch my Youtube video here, where i show it off.
More importantly, it raises some questions about long term consistency. Elastomer based brakes can change over time as the material wears or softens, and hearing noise this early does make me wonder how the feel will hold up after months of use. It is not a confirmed issue, but it is something to keep in mind.
At around $190, the Simagic P700 pedals are genuinely competitive for the money. They offer strong adjustability, good overall build quality, and a braking experience that feels more refined than some direct competitors.
For beginner and mid range sim racers, there is a lot to like here. They are easy to set up, easy to adjust, and offer a clear step up over basic entry level pedals. They strike a good balance between performance and affordability. At the same time, I do not fully agree with the idea that these are suitable for both beginners and pro drivers alike. For more serious users, the limitations in stiffness and some of the small quality concerns will likely become noticeable.
So where do these land? The P700 pedals are a strong budget to lower mid range option that gets a lot right. They are not perfect, and they are not designed to compete with high end pedal sets, but for the majority of people in this price range, they are absolutely worth considering. If you are looking for an affordable load cell pedal set with good modularity and solid on track performance, these make a lot of sense. Just go into them with the right expectations, and they deliver exactly what they promise.
