Simucube eventually discontinued the 2 Ultimate, and that decision tells its own story about where this base actually landed in the market. Understanding why is more useful than just listing its impressive specs.
- 32 Nm maximum torque, the highest in the Simucube 2 lineup
- Slew rate of 9.5 Nm/ms, reaching max torque in roughly 3.3ms
- Priced at over 3,100 euros, more than double the Simucube 2 Pro
- Now discontinued by Simucube
Blisteringly Fast, But Hard to Feel the Difference
According to an in-depth review from BoxThisLap, the practical difference between the Ultimate and the Pro is largely indistinguishable on track, with only extremely subtle differences showing up in specific high sample-rate titles like iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione. At a reasonable capped setting of 15 Nm, the Ultimate reaches that output in about 1.6ms, technically faster than the Pro, but not in a way most drivers would consciously notice while racing.
Why Simucube Discontinued It
This is the most telling data point in the Ultimate’s story. Being priced at more than double the Pro while delivering feedback most reviewers describe as functionally similar led Simucube to pull it from the lineup entirely. That’s a rare, honest market signal: even the manufacturer concluded the premium wasn’t justified for the vast majority of buyers.
Reality Check: Build quality and motor precision here are unquestionably excellent, reviewers don’t dispute that. The issue was never whether the Ultimate performs, it’s whether that performance gap over the Simucube 2 Pro justifies paying more than double the price. Simucube’s own decision to discontinue it answers that question fairly clearly.
Who Might Still Want One Secondhand
For drivers specifically chasing the absolute fastest slew rate available, or professional teams and content creators where marginal gains matter more than typical use cases, a secondhand Ultimate could still make sense. For nearly everyone else, the Pro delivers the same real-world experience at a fraction of the cost.
Pros and Cons
What stands out
- Highest torque and fastest slew rate in the Simucube 2 lineup
- Build quality and motor precision reviewers describe as unquestionable
What gives pause
- Discontinued by the manufacturer itself, a rare signal about its value proposition
- Practical feel is largely indistinguishable from the far cheaper Pro model
- Priced at more than double the Pro for marginal, hard-to-feel gains
FAQ
1. Is the Simucube 2 Ultimate still available new?
No, Simucube discontinued this model, though secondhand units may still be found.
2. Can I actually feel the difference between the Ultimate and the Pro?
Most reviewers say the difference is indistinguishable in practice, with only extremely subtle gaps in specific high sample-rate titles.
3. Should I buy a used Ultimate over a new Pro?
For the vast majority of drivers, the Pro is the smarter buy. The Ultimate mainly makes sense for very specific professional use cases.
Final Take
The Simucube 2 Ultimate is a genuinely impressive piece of engineering that ran into an honest problem: most drivers couldn’t tell it apart from a base costing less than half as much. Its discontinuation says more about its real-world value than any spec sheet could.
- The Ultimate delivers 32 Nm and the fastest slew rate in the Simucube 2 lineup.
- Most reviewers find the real-world feel indistinguishable from the far cheaper Pro model.
- Simucube discontinued it, a rare and telling signal about its value for most buyers.
- It mainly makes sense secondhand for very specific professional use cases.
This review is based on manufacturer-published specifications and independent reporting as of publish date.
