SimXPro GT vs GT-RS vs GT-PRO: Which Cockpit Should You Choose?

The SimXPro GT, GT-RS and GT-PRO are designed for different levels of sim racing hardware. The GT is a compact and competitively priced entry into aluminium-profile cockpits. The GT-RS keeps a similarly small footprint but uses stronger 40x80 profiles, making it suitable for more powerful direct-drive wheelbases and future upgrades. The GT-PRO is a much heavier flagship platform built for high-end equipment, motion systems and both GT and Formula-style positions.

Choosing between them should not be based only on price or profile size. Wheelbase torque, pedal force, available space, mounting method and monitor plans all matter. A beginner using a 5–8 Nm wheelbase does not need a 40x160 cockpit, while someone planning a 25–30 Nm system may quickly outgrow the GT or GT-RS.

This comparison explains what each model offers and which type of sim racer it suits.

Table of Contents

  • SimXPro GT

  • SimXPro GT-RS

  • SimXPro GT-PRO

  • Rigidity and hardware compatibility

  • Monitor and upgrade options

  • Which model should you choose?

SimXPro GT: Compact Entry-Level Cockpit

The SimXPro GT is the most accessible model in the GT range. It uses 40x40 mm aluminium profiles and is designed for bottom-mounted wheelbases up to 10 Nm.

Its main advantages are compact dimensions and a straightforward standard configuration. The profile pedal deck and shifter mounting profile are included, so the cockpit does not require several structural upgrades before it can be used.

The GT supports load-cell forces up to 150 kg and provides adjustment for wheel height and tilt, as well as pedal height, reach and inclination.

Choose the GT when:

  • Your wheelbase produces no more than 10 Nm.

  • You want the smallest GT-series cockpit.

  • Bottom mounting suits your wheelbase.

  • You use a single monitor or freestanding display stand.

  • Motion and integrated triple monitors are not planned.

The GT is not a temporary desk replacement. Within its hardware limits, it provides the rigidity, adjustability and expansion potential expected from an aluminium-profile cockpit.

SimXPro GT-RS: The Balanced Enthusiast Option

The SimXPro GT-RS is the bestseller of the range and the most balanced choice for many direct-drive setups.

It uses 40x80 mm profiles and supports wheelbases up to 20 Nm and load-cell forces up to 200 kg. Despite the stronger structure, its frame footprint remains close to the GT: approximately 125 x 51 cm excluding the seat.

Like the GT, it includes a profile pedal deck and shifter mounting profile. It also adds optional front mounting, motion compatibility and support for a dedicated integrated triple-monitor mount.

Choose the GT-RS when:

  • You use or plan to use a 10–20 Nm wheelbase.

  • Stronger load-cell pedals are part of the setup.

  • You want optional front mounting.

  • Integrated triple monitors or motion may be added later.

  • You want more upgrade headroom without a much larger cockpit.

For most enthusiast-level builds, the GT-RS offers the strongest balance between compact dimensions, rigidity and long-term flexibility.

SimXPro GT-PRO: Flagship Rig Without Structural Compromise

The SimXPro GT-PRO is a different class of cockpit. It uses 40x160 mm profiles, supports wheelbases rated at 30 Nm or more and handles load-cell forces above 300 kg.

It is larger and considerably heavier than the GT and GT-RS. The advantage is maximum structural headroom, support for flat and front-mounted wheelbases, motion compatibility and adjustment for wheel height, reach and tilt.

The GT-PRO can be configured for both GT and Formula-style driving positions. Its design also uses smooth external profile surfaces and custom graphics, giving it a more integrated appearance than a traditional industrial-profile cockpit.

Choose the GT-PRO when:

  • You use high-end 25–30 Nm+ hardware.

  • Professional pedals or motion are planned.

  • Wheel reach adjustment is important.

  • You want both GT and Formula positioning.

  • Maximum rigidity and design are priorities over compactness.

For moderate hardware, the GT-PRO is more cockpit than necessary. Its benefits become relevant when the rest of the simulator is equally advanced.

Rigidity and Hardware Compatibility

Profile size is the clearest structural difference between the three models:

GT: 40x40 mm profiles, up to 10 Nm and 150 kg load-cell force.

GT-RS: 40x80 mm profiles, up to 20 Nm and 200 kg load-cell force.

GT-PRO: 40x160 mm profiles, 30 Nm+ and 300 kg+ load-cell force.

Additional capacity is useful when realistic upgrades are planned. However, choosing the largest cockpit does not improve driving by itself when the hardware never approaches its structural limits.

The mounting method must also be checked. The GT supports flat bottom mounting only. The GT-RS offers an optional front mount, while the GT-PRO supports both flat and front-mounted configurations.

Monitor and Expansion Options

The GT and GT-RS use the dedicated GT-RS Single Monitor Mount, supporting a single 16:9 monitor up to 32 inches or a 49-inch 32:9 ultrawide.

Only the GT-RS supports the integrated GT-RS Triple Monitor Mount.

The GT-PRO uses the standard Single Integrated Monitor Mount and Integrated Triple Screen Setup Heavy.

Freestanding monitor stands remain compatible with all three cockpits.

Conclusion

Choose the GT for a compact setup using bottom-mounted hardware up to 10 Nm.

Choose the GT-RS when you need greater rigidity, support for wheelbases up to 20 Nm, optional front mounting, integrated triples or motion compatibility.

Choose the GT-PRO for high-torque hardware, professional pedals, motion systems and a no-compromise GT or Formula build.

The GT-RS is the most versatile option for typical enthusiast setups, but each model makes sense when matched correctly to the equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GT-RS much larger than the GT?

No. Their frame footprints are nearly identical, but the GT-RS uses stronger 40x80 profiles.

Is the GT enough for direct drive?

Yes, provided the wheelbase is bottom-mounted and produces no more than 10 Nm.

When is the GT-PRO worth choosing?

It becomes relevant for 25–30 Nm+ wheelbases, very stiff pedals, motion systems or combined GT and Formula positioning.

Do the cockpits include a seat?

No. The seat and compatible mounting hardware are selected separately.

Can all three models use triple monitors?

All can use a freestanding triple stand. Integrated triples are supported by the GT-RS and GT-PRO, but not the GT.

Choose the GT Cockpit That Matches Your Hardware

Compare the compact SimXPro GT, the upgrade-ready GT-RS and the flagship GT-PRO. The right choice is the model that supports your wheelbase, pedals and planned upgrades without unnecessary size or cost.