Comparison
Simucube 3 Pro vs Asetek Invicta
Manufacturer specifications checked · UK buying advice
Quick answer
Both are flagship PC wheelbases, and neither is a console product. The Asetek Invicta gives more peak torque (27 Nm against 25 Nm), a 400 W supply and an open quick-release ecosystem. The Simucube 3 Pro uses a 23-bit absolute sensor, an industrial servo motor and the Simucube Link wheel system — but it needs a Simucube Link Hub to run, which is not in the box.
| Simucube 3 Pro | Asetek Invicta | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 25 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Position sensor | 23-bit absolute (8 000 000 steps) | 22-bit encoder |
| Power supply | 360 W (450 W peak) | 400 W |
| Weight | 11.0 kg | 11.3 kg |
| Mounting | Front and bottom | Bottom or front with Asetek brackets |
| Needed to start | One Simucube Link Hub (not included) | Nothing extra for Asetek wheels |
| Third-party wheels | Simucube Link QR and 70 mm adapters | Asetek Invicta quick-release adapter |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
The Link Hub is part of the price
Simucube 3 runs through Simucube's Link system: one Link Hub carries the wheelbase and other Link devices, and Simucube states that one hub is required to operate the base. It is not in the box, and neither is the Link Quick Release. Budget for both before comparing the base price with an Asetek Invicta listing that ships ready to connect to an Asetek wheel.
25 Nm against 27 Nm
Simucube's technical guide gives the 3 Pro 25 Nm and a 23-bit absolute angle sensor with over eight million steps, from an industrial servo motor engineered for Simucube; the 3 Sport is 15 Nm and the 3 Ultimate is 35 Nm on the same sensor. Asetek rates the Invicta at 27 Nm peak with a premium 22-bit encoder, a slip ring and a 400 W supply. Both figures are the makers' own peak ratings, measured differently, so treat them as headroom rather than a lap-time difference.
Software and tuning
Simucube pairs the base with its own software and telemetry-driven effects such as ABS, RPM and traction layering into the feedback. Asetek uses RaceHub, which most first-time owners find quick to set up, and keeps the wheel-side options open through its quick-release adapter. If you already own a wheel from another maker, check which adapter you need before choosing.
Mounting and rig
Both bases belong on an aluminium-profile cockpit. Simucube lists front and bottom mounting with a 135 mm and 78.4 mm hole pattern and a 110 mm centreing flange; the 3 Pro measures 135 x 135 x 303 mm and weighs 11.0 kg. Asetek's Invicta measures 133 x 132 x 327 mm and weighs 11.3 kg, with bottom and front brackets sold as accessories. At this torque, flex in a tube-frame rig will cost you detail.
Warranty
Simucube's online guide lists a 24-month standard warranty for the 3 Pro while its own store page quotes three years for the same base, so confirm the term that applies to your order. Ratherace passes on the manufacturer's warranty and adds our own UK support through sales@ratherace.co.uk.
Verdict
Want the most torque and an open quick-release ecosystem with nothing extra to buy: Asetek Invicta. Want the Simucube sensor, Link wireless wheel system and software ecosystem: Simucube 3 Pro — and add the Link Hub and Link Quick Release to the same order.
Current Ratherace prices
- Simucube 3 Pro£1399.00
- Simucube 3 Ultimate£2899.00
- Simucube 3 Sport£1159.00
- Asetek Invicta Wheelbase£1092.00
- Simucube Link Hub£121.95
- Simucube SC Link Quick Release£149.00
- Asetek Invicta Quick Release Adapter (USB-A)£124.99
Prices include UK VAT. Connection hardware is separate unless explicitly included.
Build a native-compatible rigFrequently asked questions
Does a Simucube 3 need a Link Hub?
Yes. Simucube states that one Simucube Link Hub is required to operate a Simucube 3 wheelbase, and it is not included with the base.
Do the Simucube 3 Pro and Asetek Invicta work on Xbox or PS5?
No. Both are PC products in the manufacturer specifications we publish.
Can I use a third-party wheel on either base?
Yes, with the right hardware: Simucube's Link QR or 70 mm adapters for the Simucube 3, or the Asetek Invicta quick-release adapter for the Invicta. Wireless data and power are not passed through third-party quick releases.
Which is stronger, Simucube 3 Pro or Asetek Invicta?
Asetek rates the Invicta at 27 Nm peak and Simucube rates the 3 Pro at 25 Nm. Peak ratings are not measured on a common test, so compare them with the sensor, supply and ecosystem rather than as a two-point ranking.
Sources & scope
Based on published manufacturer documentation, not a hands-on review. Compatibility and product revisions can change; confirm the exact hardware before ordering.
