Best Sim Racing Pedals: Every Set Ranked on the Specs

The best sim racing pedals on our rubric are the Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals (8.7/10). They pair a 100 kg load cell brake with contactless Hall-effect sensors on the gas and clutch, connect over USB or through a Logitech wheel, and work on PC, Xbox and PlayStation. Three sets tie right behind at 8.5.

How we picked

We track 19 pedal sets, and every one with enough published specs to score is ranked on our pedal rubric. Brake sensor type carries the most weight (about 38%), then maximum brake force (25%, scaled from 20 to 150 kg), throttle sensor and pedal count (about 13% each), whether the set can be inverted (6%), and platform support and connection options (about 3% each).

This is the overall ranking, so “Best overall” is simply the top score. Three sets tie for #2, and we list them in an order that fits a general buyer: the lowest launch MSRP first, then the highest brake force. The use-case picks below name the filter they come from, and the profile scores for PC, Xbox, PS5, inverted and load cell setups are in their own section.

The best sim racing pedals, ranked

Best overall: Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals

#1

Best overall

Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals

8.7Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

100 kg

Throttle sensor

hall

Pedal count

3

Logitech's three-pedal set with a 100 kg load cell brake, contactless Hall-effect sensors and removable pedal modules. It connects to a PC over USB or to a Logitech wheel for console use, suiting PRO and RS wheel base owners.

Strengths

• 100 kg load cell brake; contactless Hall-effect sensors on the gas and clutch
• Removable pedal modules with swappable springs; pedals can be inverted in a cockpit
• 2.5 m USB cable included; set weighs 5.02 kg

Watch out for

• Console use requires a Logitech wheel for that platform
• G29/G920/G923 use needs the Logitech G Racing Adapter (sold separately)

The PRO pedals have no weak factor in our rubric. The brake is a 100 kg load cell, and Logitech’s launch announcement confirms contactless Hall-effect sensors on the gas and clutch, so no pedal relies on a wearing potentiometer. They launched at $349 in September 2022.

The modules are removable, the springs are swappable, and Logitech’s product page says the pedals can be inverted in a cockpit. On PC they plug in over the included 2.5 m USB cable. On console they need a Logitech wheel for that platform: an RS50 or PRO Racing Wheel for that console, or a G29, G920 or G923 through the separately sold Logitech G Racing Adapter.

What works with the Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals

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.

Listed for PC, Xbox, PlayStation.

On PC these pedals plug in over USB, so they work alongside any wheelbase.

PC connects over USB. PS4/PS5 use requires an RS/PRO Racing Wheel for PlayStation/PC, or a G29/G923 via the Logitech G Racing Adapter. Xbox use requires an RS/PRO Racing Wheel for Xbox/PC, or a G920/G923 via the adapter.

Bases these pedals plug into

Compatible3 bases

• Logitech G PRO Racing WheelPCXboxPlayStation

  Connects through the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel's pedal port on Xbox.

• Logitech G RS50 BasePCXboxPlayStation

  Connects through the Logitech G RS50 Base's pedal port on Xbox.

• Logitech G RS50 SystemPCXboxPlayStation

  Connects through the Logitech G RS50 System's pedal port on Xbox.

Works with adapter2 bases

• Logitech G29 Driving ForcePCNot on XboxPlayStation

  G29/G920/G923 use needs the Logitech G Racing Adapter (sold separately).

• Logitech G920 Driving ForcePCXboxNot on PlayStation

  G29/G920/G923 use needs the Logitech G Racing Adapter (sold separately).

Check a full setup with the Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals in the compatibility checker

Best value: Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2

#2

Best value (tied for #2; launched at $299.95)

Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2

8.5Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

90 kg

Throttle sensor

hall

Pedal count

3

A mid-range Fanatec three-pedal set with a load cell brake tuned to 90 kg and Hall-effect throttle and clutch. It suits Fanatec base owners who want a stronger brake than the CSL Pedals plus a USB option for PC.

Strengths

• Load cell brake tuned to 90 kg at the pedal plate; sensor rated above 200 kg
• Contactless Hall-effect sensors on throttle and clutch
• Pedals can be mounted individually without the heel rest
• RJ12 to a Fanatec base, or standalone USB on PC

Watch out for

• Hardware for inverted mounting is not included
• Xbox use needs a compatible Fanatec base plus an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel

The CSL Elite V2 ties for #2 at 8.5, and it’s the one tied set with a published launch MSRP: $299.95. Per Fanatec’s spec page, the load cell is tuned to 90 kg at the pedal plate on a sensor rated above 200 kg, and the throttle and clutch use contactless Hall sensors.

By the numbers it trails the Logitech set only on brake force: 90 kg against 100 kg. Fanatec doesn’t include the hardware for inverted mounting. On PlayStation it needs a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec base; on Xbox it needs a compatible Fanatec base plus an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel. If you’re weighing it against Fanatec’s cheaper load cell route, our CSL Pedals LC vs CSL Elite V2 comparison walks through the differences.

Best for PC-only rigs: Heusinkveld Ultimate+ 3-Pedal Set

#3

Best for PC-only rigs (#1 on our PC profile)

Heusinkveld Ultimate+ 3-Pedal Set

8.5Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

140 kg

Throttle sensor

load-cell

Pedal count

3

The three-pedal (clutch, throttle, brake) version of Heusinkveld's Ultimate+ set, with a 200 kg load cell brake rated for 140 kg of force and an external USB controller box. It suits PC drivers who want a stiff brake and a clutch.

Strengths

• 200 kg load cell brake with 140 kg maximum force at the footplate
• USB-connected external controller box
• Includes a clutch pedal; set weighs 6.64 kg

Watch out for

• PC only (Windows 10 or newer); no console or Linux support
• Heusinkveld does not mention inverted mounting

The Ultimate+ also ties for #2 overall, and it’s the clear leader once console support stops counting: our PC profile scores it 8.8, ahead of the Logitech PRO and Simagic P1000i at 8.6. The reason is the brake. Heusinkveld specifies a 200 kg load cell with up to 140 kg of force at the footplate, the highest published brake force of any load cell set in our database. The throttle uses a load cell too.

Heusinkveld supports Windows 10 or newer only, with no console or Linux support, and the set connects by USB through an external controller box. It doesn’t mention inverted mounting. A 140 kg brake also asks a lot of your rig, so pair it with a stiff aluminum profile cockpit. If the Ultimate+ is more brake than you need, our Heusinkveld Sprint vs Ultimate+ comparison covers the 65 kg Sprint.

Best built-inverted set: Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 Inverted

#4

Best built-inverted set (tied for #2)

Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 Inverted

8.5Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

90 kg

Throttle sensor

hall

Pedal count

3

An inverted (hanging) version of the Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3, with the clutch and brake pivots moved to the top of the pedals. It suits Fanatec users building a rig with a top-mounted, race-car-style pedal layout.

Strengths

• Based on the ClubSport Pedals V3 with clutch and brake pivots moved to the upper side
• 90 kg load cell brake
• Three pedals with standalone USB use on PC

Watch out for

• Hanging layout needs a cockpit with an inverted pedal mount
• Console use requires connection through a compatible Fanatec wheel base

The third set tied at 8.5 is the highest-scoring model designed to hang from above, like a real car’s pedals. Fanatec builds it from the ClubSport V3 with the clutch and brake pivots moved to the top. It keeps the 90 kg load cell brake, three pedals and standalone USB use on PC.

You’ll need a cockpit with an inverted pedal mount. On console it works only through a compatible Fanatec wheel base. The Logitech PRO set also scores well for inverted use because it can be flipped, but the ClubSport V3 Inverted is purpose-built for it.

Best for Thrustmaster bases: Thrustmaster Raceline Pedals III LC

#5

Best for Thrustmaster bases (tied for #5)

Thrustmaster Raceline Pedals III LC

8.4Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

100 kg

Throttle sensor

hall

Pedal count

3

A Thrustmaster three-pedal set with a load cell brake adjustable from 25 to 100 kg and Hall-effect accelerator and clutch. It works with any wheel base on PC over USB and with Thrustmaster force feedback bases on consoles.

Strengths

• Load cell brake adjustable from 25 to 100 kg with included springs and a preload dial
• Hall-effect sensors on accelerator and clutch
• Removable clutch pedal
• Ships with USB-C and RJ45 pedal set cables

Watch out for

• Not compatible with the Thrustmaster T500 base on consoles
• Thrustmaster does not mention inverted mounting

Four sets tie for #5 at 8.4, and two of them are Thrustmaster: the Raceline Pedals III LC and the T-LCM. Both have a 100 kg load cell brake and contactless sensors on the other pedals. We list the Raceline III LC first by our published tie-break order, and its spec sheet is the more detailed: Thrustmaster says the brake adjusts from 25 to 100 kg with the included springs and a preload dial, the clutch is removable, and it ships with USB-C and RJ45 cables.

On PC it works with any wheel base over USB. On PS4, PS5 and Xbox it needs a Thrustmaster force feedback base, and Thrustmaster excludes the T500 on console.

Best for Simagic bases: Simagic P1000i Inverted Pedals

#6

Best for Simagic bases (tied for #5)

Simagic P1000i Inverted Pedals

8.4Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

100 kg

Throttle sensor

hall

Pedal count

3

The inverted (hanging) version of Simagic's P1000 three-pedal set, with a 100 kg load cell brake and USB or Simagic wheelbase connection. It suits PC drivers building a rig with top-mounted pedals.

Strengths

• Inverted three-pedal version of the P1000
• 100 kg load cell brake, swappable with a Hall angle sensor
• 12-bit (4096-step) output
• Connects by USB to a PC or to a Simagic wheelbase bus port

Watch out for

• Needs a cockpit with an inverted pedal mount
• Simagic lists PC only; no console support

The P1000i is the top-scoring Simagic set, tied at 8.4 with a 100 kg load cell brake, a Hall-sensor throttle and 12-bit output. Simagic lets you swap the brake’s load cell for a Hall angle sensor if you prefer a long-travel setup. It connects by USB to a PC or to a Simagic wheelbase’s bus port, and it’s built for inverted mounting.

Simagic lists PC only, so this is a PC pick. The floor-mounted P1000 is the same hardware without the inverted layout. Running Simagic pedals with a different brand of base is possible on PC; our guide to using Simagic pedals with a Moza base explains how.

Best budget load cell: Logitech G RS Pedals

#7

Best budget load cell (lowest launch MSRP with a load cell brake)

Logitech G RS Pedals

6.6Pitwall Gear Score

Brake sensor

load-cell

Max brake force

75 kg

Throttle sensor

hall

Pedal count

2

Logitech's modular two-pedal set with a 75 kg load cell brake and a contactless Hall-effect accelerator. It connects to a PC over USB or to a Logitech wheel base for console use, suiting RS50 and PRO base owners on a budget.

Strengths

• 75 kg load cell brake
• Contactless Hall-effect accelerator
• Interchangeable dampers and spacers for tuning brake feel

Watch out for

• Clutch pedal sold separately
• Console use requires connection to a compatible Logitech wheel
• G29/G920/G923 connection requires the Logitech G Racing Adapter (sold separately)

Among sets with a load cell brake, the RS Pedals have the lowest launch MSRP in our database at $159.99. Logitech’s spec page lists a 75 kg load cell brake and a contactless Hall-effect accelerator, with interchangeable dampers and spacers for tuning the brake feel.

They score 6.6, mostly because they’re two pedals out of the box (the clutch is sold separately) and their 75 kg ceiling is the lowest of these picks. Platform support matches the PRO set: USB on PC, or through a compatible Logitech wheel on PlayStation and Xbox. The only cheaper set we track, Fanatec’s CSL Pedals, launched at $79.95 but measures brake travel with a Hall sensor rather than force, which is why it ranks last overall.

How do the top pedal sets compare?

Read the table by brake force and platforms first. The top seven all use a load cell brake, so the sensor row barely separates them. What does is the ceiling (75 to 140 kg) and where the set can be used: five of the seven work on console through a same-brand base, and two are PC only.

Which pedals are best for your platform?

Our rubric also scores pedals for specific setups. Each profile filters the field and re-weights the factors; the weights are published on how we evaluate.

Setup	Profile leader	Profile score	Next best
PC only	Heusinkveld Ultimate+ 3-pedal	8.8	Logitech PRO and Simagic P1000i, tied at 8.6
Xbox	Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals	8.6	CSL Elite V2 and ClubSport V3 Inverted, tied at 8.4
PlayStation	Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals	8.6	CSL Elite V2 and ClubSport V3 Inverted, tied at 8.4
Inverted mounting	Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals	8.6	CSL Elite V2 and ClubSport V3 Inverted, tied at 8.4
Load cell brake	Logitech PRO and Heusinkveld Ultimate+, tied	8.4	CSL Elite V2 and ClubSport V3 Inverted, tied at 8.1

Each setup has its own deeper roundup: the best load cell pedals, the best pedals for Xbox, the best pedals for PS5 and the best inverted pedals.

Load cell, Hall or potentiometer: which brake do you need?

The brake sensor is the single biggest factor in our pedal score, and for good reason. A load cell brake measures pressure, so your muscle memory works in kilograms, the way a real brake does. Hall and potentiometer brakes measure how far the pedal travels, which makes trail braking harder to repeat lap after lap.

Of the pedal sets we track, 16 use a load cell brake. MOZA’s CRP2 and SRP2 are hybrids that pair a load cell with a 15-bit angle sensor. Fanatec’s CSL Pedals are the only Hall-brake set in our data, and Fanatec sells a Load Cell Kit to upgrade them; our guide to converting to load cell pedals covers that route.

For the full explanation of how each sensor works, see load cell vs potentiometer pedals.

How much brake force do you need?

Published brake ceilings on load cell sets run from 65 kg (Heusinkveld Sprint) to 140 kg (Heusinkveld Ultimate+). Most mainstream sets sit between 90 and 100 kg: Fanatec’s CSL Elite V2 and ClubSport V3 at 90 kg, Logitech’s PRO, Thrustmaster’s Raceline III LC and T-LCM, and Simagic’s P1000 family at 100 kg.

A higher ceiling lets you run a stiffer brake without maxing out the sensor, but you can only use it if the rig doesn’t flex. That’s why our rubric’s brake-force scale stops at 150 kg. If you’re mounting pedals on a wheel stand or a light tube frame, a 90 to 100 kg set is the practical match; the 140 kg Heusinkveld belongs in a rigid aluminum cockpit like the ones in our sim racing cockpit rankings.

Don’t confuse brake force with the load cell’s own rating. Heusinkveld’s Sprint uses a 120 kg load cell for up to 65 kg of actual force, and the CSL Elite V2’s sensor is rated above 200 kg while Fanatec tunes the pedal to 90 kg.

Will the pedals work with your wheel base and console?

This is where most pedal mistakes happen. The rules from our compatibility data are simple:

• PC: any set with a USB connection works alongside any wheel base, because the pedals appear as their own device. Fanatec’s CSL Pedals are the exception in this list; they have no USB port and need a Fanatec base or the ClubSport USB Adapter.
• Xbox and PlayStation: pedals must plug into the wheel base, and the base must be the same brand and support that console. A Fanatec set won’t work through a Logitech base on PS5, for example.
• PC-only brands: Heusinkveld and Simagic list no console support, and MOZA lists PC and Xbox for the CRP2 and SRP2 but not PlayStation.

Our compatibility checker runs any base and pedal combination against these rules. For the licensing side of console support, our explainer on how sim racing console compatibility works covers why each console treats wheels differently, and our guide to how sim racing pedals connect goes deeper on USB, RJ12 and RJ45 connections. Fanatec owners who want to run pedals without a base can check whether Fanatec pedals work on PC over USB.

Do you need a clutch pedal?

All four of our top picks are three-pedal sets, and pedal count is worth about 13% of the score. A clutch matters if you drive cars with H-pattern gearboxes or want manual starts; for modern GT and formula cars with paddle shifters, two pedals are enough.

Two-pedal sets aren’t a dead end. Logitech sells a clutch for the RS Pedals separately, MOZA does the same for the CRP2 and SRP2, and Heusinkveld sells both its Sprint and Ultimate+ in two- and three-pedal versions. If you’re starting out, the RS Pedals or a Fanatec two-pedal set plus a later upgrade can make more sense than buying three pedals on day one.