Cockpit reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 203 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Cockpit brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/simracing, r/Fanatec, r/SimRacingSetups, r/moza, r/hoggit. Top-rated brands include Playseat (4.1/5), Next Level Racing (4.2/5), GT Omega (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews203
Subreddits8
Posts53
Brands48
Products74
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#1
Playseat
4.1
(29)
"Same. Love it. I started with a Playseat Challenge X, just wasn’t feeling it with the lack of rigidity, didn’t feel as confident in hard braking…so I returned it, since I was still within the window, and got the Trophy instead. Sooooo glad I did, it was a night and day difference."
"The trophy is awesome! Highly recommend if you’re not going full frame rig!"
"I'd highly recommend the Playseat Challenge X."
"I really like the Playseat Trophy for a movable and not too awkward looking rig."
"If it must fold, Playseat Challenge."
"I’d really recommend a playseat trophy."
"My suggestion is the Playseat Trophy."
"+1 for Rigmetal, but since you mention "must come with a seat," maybe a Playseat Trophy?"
"I have a pretty deep closet under our stairs that we store holiday stuff in, and I just slide the Trophy in and out of whenever I want to use it. It’s actually easier and quicker for me to setup and put away than the Challenge X was."
"U probably want a foldable rig WITH a seat like the playseat challenge
the ones that dont have a seat (nlr wheelstand 2.0) will be really heavy and overkill for a g29"
#2
Next Level Racing
4.2
(26)
"Next level racing makes a kid cockpit."
"The best new affordable compact rig at the moment for $300 USD...comes with seat."
"I went straight with the Next Level Racing GT Elite when I purchased my R5 combo."
"I have the next level racing gt lite pro for my R3 and it’s perfect!"
"Ridiculous value for the money."
"If you don't have a space for profile rig then maybe NLR GTRacer?"
"Or if you want foldable rig then NLR GTLite Pro will be the best."
"There are 4 different F-GT’s this is the one I mean https://nextlevelracing.com/products/f-gt-elite-lite-wheelplate-edition"
"Gotcha. I know NLR makes the F-GT Elite Lite which is $599. I think that’s the best you could do"
"Next Level Racing Victory for a compact and foldable rig, or for more rigidity - DIY profile rig"
#3
GT Omega
4.2
(25)
"For a R5 and cheap good cockpit, look at the GT Omega Art Cockpit."
"Just get this + a fixed bucket seat off FB marketplace and call it a day"
"It’s basically the legit version of that Mirada knockoff."
"Gt Omega all day as others have said."
"I found really good value given pricing/shipping."
"GT Omega is awesome!"
"GT OMEGA do a good range of cockpits as different prices. Perfectly sturdy with an 8nm wheel."
"If you are eu have a looks at the gt omega prime lite."
"Gt omega is a good one."
"Gtomega prime lite on discount right now."
#4
Racing Cockpits
4.8
(18)
"Is another great option if you are in the US. Best customer service ever."
"Buy once cry once. 8020 are future proof for any upgrade you might have down the road. I love my sport rig."
"Is another great option for a cockpit. Best customer service ever."
"Is another great option. Best customer service out there hands down."
"Is another great option. Best customer service in the game."
"Future proof 8020 rigs. Can adapt to whatever you need. $250 off right now for holiday sales."
"Buy once cry once cockpits. $250 off for holiday sales."
"Buy once cry once cockpits. $250 off for holiday sales. Future proof for any upgrades. Best customer service ever."
"Is a great place to start looking. $250 off all cockpits for holiday sale right now"
"Buy once cry once."
#5
Rig Metal
4.3
(12)
"Rig Metal."
"Rig metal is the only correct answer."
"Here you go https://rigmetal.com/products/racing-rig"
"Sub $400 and you can mount a real seat to it."
"You'll find the most inexpensive 80/20 aluminum profile for $369usd"
"I’ve been considering an 8020 rig for a while now and I think I’m going to go rigmetal in December."
"Rig metal is a good one."
"I would recommend the Rigmetal plus model."
"I’ve been looking at this: https://rigmetal.com/products/racing-rig"
"Two 8020 rigs in your price point."
#6
ASR
4.4
(11)
"Might be what you’re looking for. Look at their pro wheel mount. Super amount of adjustability."
"Look at some of the BF deals, the ASR 1 G2 rig is $400."
"In Canada - the Advanced Sim Racing rigs are fantastic quality."
"If ASR is an option, I'd recommend them all day."
"Has amazing cockpits but they're a lot more expensive than going with rig metal."
"ASR 1 is great for 300 bucks."
"Wouldn't recommend anything less than a sturdy rig. I'm using an ASR F."
"My vote is for an ASR1 rig."
"ASR 3 would be a great fit."
"ASR1 could be in your price range if you can source a cheap/free seat from a car to bolt up to it."
#7
Simlab
4.7
(10)
"Sim-lab GT1 Evo is one of the best."
"Simlab GT 1 evo."
"Simlab GT1 evo. Even if your budget was 600 I would still recommend it."
"Its been a great set up! Straight forward assembly."
"Pretty pleased with the cockpit and can't imagine ever needing to upgrade it."
"I've been using one myself for a few months and I'm big fan."
"Simlab gt1 evo is pretty affordable at $450. Super sturdy and very upgradable."
"I’ve been pretty satisfied with it so far."
"Get one where the wheelbase posts are vertical instead of angled."
"I’ve got the sim lab evo and it works well with my integrated monitor mount."
#8
Sim Lab
4.4
(8)
"Anything by sim lab is good, with really good value."
"Is probably the best bang for buck 8040 profile rig."
"I paid 70€ for a comfy manually adjustable audi seat."
"I use a sim lab gt1 evo"
"Sim lab Gt evo is also an option."
"Plus one on the sim lab GT1 evo."
"I have a sim lab gt1 evo."
#9
AdvancedSimRacing
4.6
(7)
"They might be the best rigs around tbh outside of the ultra high end stuff."
"They offer free shipping and top quality."
"ASR always gets my vote due to quality and customer service."
"Their customer service is pretty top notch."
"I advice you to stay away from 6Sigma though lol, if you’re in Canada."
"Are all around $450-550 out the door."
"I think ASR would be a good bet."
#10
Trak Racer
4.4
(5)
"Trak Racer RS6 or TR8. Not exactly foldable but they're amazing."
"This rig allows him to sit GT-style for Grand Turismo, or F1-style for F1 racing."
"Trak Racer TR80 is currently on sale for $425."
"Trak Racer TR80 is currently on sale for $425."
"[Trak Racer](https://trakracer.ca) Added direct links for you to take a look at."
#11
Bose
4.7
(3)
"Bose A20 and custom fit earplugs, or foamies."
"Do I just go straight to (second hand) A20's?"
"I can still get the 20's second hand so that will likely be the way I'll go."
#12
RigMetal
4.3
(3)
"If you are in America I'd go with RigMetal. Aluminum Profile rig is endgame because it is endlessly customizable and able to be added to extremely easily"
"If you're in the US, Rigmetal has the "basic" model or the Plus model, and are some of the most affordable solid cockpits you can get."
"The Basic will be more than enough."
#13
Advanced Sim Racing
4.3
(3)
"I have their ASR3 and I absolutely love it - great quality, solid as a rock."
"Highly recommend either though."
"I’m thinking this is the best option: https://www.advancedsimracing.com/products/asr-3"
#14
racingcockpits.com
5.0
(2)
"Is another great option."
"My rig is solid like a rock and their customer service is great."
#15
SimLab
5.0
(2)
"The standard answer would be Simlab."
"I'd look at Simlab, ASR, Racing Cockpits, Sim Motion, Rig Metal or any of other usual suspects."
#16
Fanatec
5.0
(2)
"The best cockpit for this is the CSL Cockpit from Fanatec, as it can easily handle the FFB, it is extremely adjustable and comes at a low price!"
"Wanted to get him something nice since this will be our last Christmas together before our first baby comes in February."
#17
8020
5.0
(2)
"Buy an 8020 cockpit and be done. You have literal infinite configurations that way."
"Do literally anything you want in terms of adjustment or customization."
#18
Simfab
4.5
(2)
"Easy to customize and has tons of options for control panels and sticks."
"SimFab is a slightly cheaper alternative to NLR."
#19
NLR
4.5
(2)
"I personally use a NLR F-GT and it works extremely well for me."
"I have the NLR F/GT elite which is highly customizable but exceeds your budget."
#20
Rigmetal
4.0
(2)
"Get yourself a profile rig and you'll never have to worry about it again."
"You would be much better served with the Rig Metal Basic and sourcing a cheap seat from Jegs or Summit Racing."
#21
Simjack
4.0
(2)
"Pedals, simjack Simson are popular."
"For pedals id recommend simjack it or simsonn pro Pedals."
#22
Playseat Evolution
5.0
(1)
"I recently snagged a Playseat Evolution on Marketplace."
#23
TR80 Lite
5.0
(1)
"Im going to save up and get the tr80 lite."
#24
GTomega Prime Lite
5.0
(1)
"It's been rock solid. 100% recommend get"
#25
Next Level Racing GT Lite Pro
5.0
(1)
"I use a Next Level Racing GT Lite PRO with a DD+ with zero issues."
#26
ASR1
5.0
(1)
"ASR1 is still the best bet."
#27
Si Turnball
5.0
(1)
"It was like a giant lego set, and is infinitely adjustable and customisable."
#28
Treq
5.0
(1)
"I think is the best quality/price brand in general."
#29
Oplite
5.0
(1)
"Rock solid."
#30
GT1
5.0
(1)
"Got mine for 450 at microcenter this past week.. came with a monitor mount"
#31
MOTEDIS
5.0
(1)
"I would definitely go for an aluminium extrusion rig."
#32
Suplleur
5.0
(1)
"It is a great cockpit!"
#33
Playseat Trophy
4.0
(1)
"If you have any questions specifically about the Playseat® Trophy (or other Playseat® rigs) I am more than happy to help!"
#34
Next Level Rig
4.0
(1)
"I am considering the kart style Next Level rig."
#35
Next Level Racing GT Lite
4.0
(1)
"It feels like a tank in comparison."
#36
Playseat Challenge
4.0
(1)
"I spent quite a while with a Playseat Challenge folding rig and had good luck with it."
#37
Aluminum Profile
4.0
(1)
"Your options pretty much begin and end at an aluminum profile rig."
#38
IKEA
4.0
(1)
"You can make a nice, customizable and inexpensive, Hotas seat out of an IKEA Poang chair."
#39
Tririg
4.0
(1)
"I'm pretty sure the tririg cockpit fits all your requirements."
#40
Treq Sim
4.0
(1)
"The cheapest 8020 goes for €271 tax excluded."
#41
DIY
4.0
(1)
"Build it out of wood. If you have basic skills you can create something that fits your specific needs."
#42
Simsonn
4.0
(1)
"I bought the Simsonn pedals with the plate."
#43
TR
4.0
(1)
"I have a TR120 and have zero complaints."
#44
Maranda
4.0
(1)
"It has built in monitor stand mounts... it’s on sale rn for $158 and Amazon has a $40 coupon on top of that so it’s only $110 with free shipping."
#45
6 Sigma Racing
4.0
(1)
"It's fantastic but a little out of your budget."
#46
Simhound
4.0
(1)
"Check out simhound for a rig."
#47
Vevor
3.0
(1)
"The vevor is cheap and it fits me at 6-3."
#48
Tubular
3.0
(1)
"If you can, get at least a tubular. its less adjustable, but way more rigid."
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