HORI
Racing Wheel Apex Pedals
The included two-pedal set bundled with the HORI Racing Wheel Apex. Usable to get started, but still very much a starter pedal set.
35/100USD $0PCPS5
Gear Index
Pedals
Curated picks used by the scoring engine, now grouped by tier so it is easier to see where each item sits between starter hardware and deeply excessive gear.
Tier 3
Weekend Racer
The rig is becoming recognizable as a real hobby setup, even if a few weak links still keep it firmly in the early-upgrade phase.
Tier 3
HORI
Racing Wheel Overdrive Pedals
The included two-pedal set bundled with the HORI Racing Wheel Overdrive. Fine for entry-level use, but still a clear upgrade bottleneck.
35/100USD $0PCXBOX
Logitech
Driving Force Pedals
The included Logitech starter pedals that come with G29, G920, and G923 bundles. Fine to start, but usually the first real control bottleneck.
35/100USD $0PCPS5XBOX
Tier 4
Committed Beginner
You are clearly investing with intent now. The setup has some real strengths, but the foundation is still catching up in spots.
Thrustmaster
T3PM
A decent Thrustmaster three-pedal upgrade that beats bundled hardware but still sits below the more meaningful load-cell steps.
50/100USD $149PCPS5XBOX
Fanatec
CSL Pedals
A solid non-premium Fanatec starting point, but still below the brand’s better pedal options.
48/100USD $79PCPS5XBOX
Tier 5
Respectable Build
This is the point where the rig starts making sense to other enthusiasts. You are no longer guessing, and the upgrade path looks real.
Moza
SR-P Lite
A clear upgrade from bundled pedals, but still below true load-cell enthusiast tiers.
52/100USD $129PCXBOX
Tier 6
Club Spec
This is a proper enthusiast rig with meaningful hardware choices. It is balanced enough to feel serious instead of just expensive.
Logitech
RS Racing Pedals
75kg load-cell pedals that dramatically improve braking consistency.
76/100USD $199PCPS5XBOX
Logitech
PRO Racing Pedals
Logitech’s more serious load-cell pedal option for users building around the PRO or RS ecosystem, and also for legacy Logitech wheels when using the Racing Adapter.
82/100USD $349PCPS5
Thrustmaster
T-LCM
A proven first load-cell upgrade for mixed console and PC use.
74/100USD $229PCPS5XBOX
Asetek
La Prima Pedals
Asetek’s lower-priced pedal set still lands well above starter hardware and makes sense for serious PC builds.
79/100USD $349PC
Simagic
P1000
A serious Simagic load-cell pedal set for PC users who want to move beyond the common first-upgrade tier.
84/100USD $499PC
Fanatec
CSL Elite Pedals V2
High-value enthusiast pedals that reward a stable mounting setup.
84/100USD $299PCPS5XBOX
Moza
SR-P
Popular PC-first pedals with a clear path beyond starter bundles.
78/100USD $199PC
Tier 7
Paddock Ready
Most sim racers would already call this a dream setup. The weak points are smaller now, and upgrades start getting more selective.
Simgrade
VX-PRO
A high-value enthusiast pedal set that repeatedly shows up in community upgrade conversations once drivers move beyond the usual first load-cell tier.
89/100USD $579PC
Asetek
Forte Pedals
Asetek’s stronger pedal step for racers who want more adjustability and a firmer high-end feel.
88/100USD $550PC
Heusinkveld
Sim Pedals Sprint
A benchmark enthusiast pedal set that has become one of the most recognized premium upgrades in PC sim racing.
90/100USD $699PC
Moza
CRP2
MOZA’s more serious load-cell pedal set for committed PC rigs.
88/100USD $499PC
Fanatec
ClubSport Pedals V3
A long-running enthusiast benchmark in the Fanatec pedal lineup.
88/100USD $399PCPS5XBOX
Fanatec
ClubSport Pedals V3 Inverted
A premium inverted Fanatec pedal set for users chasing a more complete enthusiast build.
90/100USD $599PCPS5XBOX
Tier 8
Esports Energy
You are deep into premium territory. The rig is fast, focused, and probably stronger than what most people can meaningfully outdrive.
Simagic
P2000
A premium Simagic pedal set for drivers building around a properly serious PC rig.
91/100USD $899PC
VRS
DirectForce Pro Pedals
A highly regarded VRS pedal set that competes directly with the best serious PC brake upgrades.
92/100USD $649PC
Asetek
Invicta Pedals
Asetek’s flagship pedal set for high-budget builds chasing a more extreme race-car-style brake feel.
94/100USD $849PC
Heusinkveld
Sim Pedals Ultimate+
A flagship Heusinkveld pedal set for no-compromise sim-racing builds where cost is no longer the limiting factor.
95/100USD $1,199PC