ActivePedal Pro
vs Ultimate.
Which would I choose?

Review disclosure: Simucube supplied the ActivePedal Pro at no cost for review, and I retained it. This comparison draws on my original testing alongside the Ultimate, including using the Pro as a brake. The original video also includes a separate Pit Lane Sim Racing sponsored segment. This is a comparison of those findings, not a new hands-on test.

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What did I actually feel when driving?

The ActivePedal Ultimate had become one of my favourite additions to the rig. The attraction was being able to change pedal travel, resistance and the force curve in software, then add feedback such as ABS without rebuilding a spring or elastomer stack.

The Pro kept that experience. I could switch from a short, firm brake to a longer, softer response and refine the feel from the cockpit. After weeks with both pedals, I didn’t feel that choosing the Pro meant giving up the qualities I enjoyed most.

I rarely went beyond 70 kg myself. The Pro’s lower maximum force didn’t restrict the way I used it.

That is the important limit to my comparison: I’m describing my settings and my installation. Someone braking much harder, or trying to reproduce a more demanding seating position, may have a different reason to choose the Ultimate.

I found the feedback useful and immersive. I did not conduct a controlled lap-time study, so I’m not presenting either pedal as a guaranteed route to faster laps.

The differences worth paying attention to

Source: Simucube’s official comparison, checked September 12, 2026. Confirm the specification and warranty terms for your region before ordering.

The Pro’s smaller price didn’t mean a smaller pedal: it was slightly longer. I mounted mine directly to my ASR Pro chassis with a separate heel rest, but that doesn’t establish fit on every rig. Measure the available space and think about your heel position before choosing the mounting arrangement.

I also preferred the Pro’s reduced orange accents, although I liked the Ultimate’s original dimpled pedal face more than the Pro’s octagonal face. I eventually fitted a Simcore replacement. That was my preference, and an additional part to budget for if you want to follow the same route.

Why I wouldn’t copy my two-pedal setup automatically

I used the Pro as my throttle and kept the Ultimate as my brake, largely because I already had both. I also tested the Pro as a brake for the comparison. My final configuration should not be read as a recommendation to buy two active pedals immediately.

The brake was where I found the strongest benefit. An active throttle’s feedback and software adjustment were enjoyable, but I wouldn’t rush to replace a good passive throttle just to duplicate my setup.

There is also the practical side: each Pro needs its own power supply. My mixed setup involved two supplies and extra cable management. Check the required Link Hub, Ethernet switch and mounting accessories for the exact combination you’re buying; don’t assume a single-pedal package includes everything needed for a multi-device rig.

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Which one fits your priorities?

Either way, compare complete configurations. The pedal, connection hardware, throttle, heel rest or baseplate, shipping and taxes can change the total substantially. The prices in my original video were from 2024; I wouldn’t use them as today’s quote.

The Pro made this experience less expensive, but not inexpensive. If buying one means stretching beyond a comfortable budget, I don’t think the upgrade needs to happen now. For my own needs, though, the Pro retained the features that made me enjoy the original ActivePedal so much.

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