Playseat
Playseat Formula Intelligence
Ranked #9 of 24 cockpits we track.
Playseat's F1-position cockpit with a carbon steel and anodised aluminium frame, pre-drilled wheel and pedal base plates and an integrated monitor mount. It suits single-seater fans running direct drive wheels.
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Strengths
- Integrated monitor mount (VESA 50x50 to 200x100)
- Pre-drilled, adaptable base plates for wheel and pedals
- Adjustable seating for Formula and LMP-style positions
Watch out for
- Not foldable and weighs 50 kg
- Playseat does not publish a torque rating
- Max recommended driver weight is 120 kg
Score breakdown
How the Playseat Formula Intelligence scores: 5.7/10Methodology
- Frame type40% weighttube-frame
- Rated wheelbase torque27% weightNot published
- Wheel mounting13% weightbottom
- Seat included13% weightYes
- Monitor mount included7% weightYes
Full specifications
| Brand | Playseat |
|---|---|
| Model | Formula Intelligence |
| Brand | playseat |
| Frame type | tube-frame |
| Wheelbase mounting | bottom |
| Seat included | Yes |
| Monitor mount included | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 50 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What works with the Playseat Formula Intelligence
Derived from each product's quick release, platform licences, pedal connections and mounting, plus the caveats manufacturers publish. Amber means it can work with an adapter or needs confirming on the manufacturer's chart.
Wheelbases
Compatible16 bases
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Check manufacturer chart21 bases
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 18 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 27 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 12 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 12 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 20 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 15 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 18 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 25 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 11 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 12 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 16 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 21 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 25 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 12 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 18 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 28 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 25 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 15 Nm base.
Shared mounting: bottom.
Playseat doesn't publish a torque rating for the Playseat Formula Intelligence; check it handles a 35 Nm base.
The Thrustmaster T128 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Playseat Formula Intelligence's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.
The Thrustmaster T598 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Playseat Formula Intelligence's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.
Not compatible: 1 bases
Check a full setup with the Playseat Formula Intelligence in the compatibility checker
How it compares
| Spec | Playseat Formula Intelligence | Trak Racer TR5 | Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 5.7 | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Frame type | tube-frame | tube-frame | aluminum-profile |
| Rated wheelbase torque | — | 25 Nm | — |
| Wheel mounting | bottom | bottom | front |
| Seat included | Yes | Yes | No |
| Monitor mount included | Yes | No | No |
| Launch MSRP | — | — | $1,299 |