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Simagic Alpha vs Alpha EVO — Generation Comparison
Simagic Alpha vs Alpha EVO — Generation Comparison
Simagic has two parallel wheelbase lineups: the older Alpha generation (Mini, Alpha, Alpha U) with 5-pole servo motors and the new Alpha EVO generation (EVO Sport, EVO, EVO Pro, EVO Ultra) launched in 2025 with ultra-low inertia zero-cogging motors. The EVO line adds 21-bit encoders, DFDF FFB algorithm, RGB halo rings, CAN FD industrial protocol (53× faster than USB HID), 11 ports, and MagDock magnetic dash connectors. All Simagic bases support wireless 2.4G wheel connection as standard — unlike Moza and Asetek where it's either unavailable or an extra option.
| Parameter | Alpha Mini | Alpha | Alpha U | EVO Sport | EVO | EVO Pro | EVO Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Torque | 10 Nm | 15 Nm | 23 Nm | 9 Nm | 12 Nm | 18 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Motor Type | 5-pole servo | 5-pole servo | 5-pole servo | Ultra-low inertia | Ultra-low inertia | Ultra-low inertia | Ultra-low inertia |
| Zero-Cogging | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Encoder | 18-bit (262K PPR) | 18-bit (262K PPR) | 18-bit (262K PPR) | 21-bit (2.1M PPR) | 21-bit (2.1M PPR) | 21-bit (2.1M PPR) | 21-bit (2.1M PPR) |
| Processor | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | — | — | — | 180 MHz + 20 kHz |
| Response Rate | 40 kHz | 40 kHz | 40 kHz | — | — | — | 20 kHz |
| FFB Algorithm | 3rd Gen Filter | 3rd Gen Filter | 3rd Gen Filter | DFDF | DFDF | DFDF | DFDF |
| Max Power | ~200 W | ~300 W | ~500 W | 252 W | 252 W | 398 W | 550 W |
| RGB Halo | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wireless wheel | ✅ (2.4G) | ✅ (2.4G) | ✅ (2.4G) | ✅ (2.4G) | ✅ (2.4G) | ✅ (2.4G) | ✅ (2.4G) |
| CAN FD | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Number of ports | ~5 | ~5 | ~5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| MagDash connector | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (MagDock) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Kill Switch | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ✅ (included) |
| E-stop port | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Console Support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Mounting | Bottom | Bottom | Bottom/Side | Bottom/Side/Front | Bottom/Side/Front | Bottom/Side/Front | Bottom/Side/Front |
| QR standard | QR50 / QR70 | QR50 / QR70 | QR50 / QR70 | QR50 / QR70 / QR-A | QR50 / QR70 / QR-A | QR50 / QR70 / QR-A | QR50 / QR70 / QR-A |
| 3rd-party wheel | Via adapter | Via adapter | Via adapter | ✅ (6×70 mm, QR-A) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 259×110×110 mm | 281×110×110 mm | 326×110×110 mm | 281×130×110 mm | 281×130×110 mm | 317×130×110 mm | 359×130×110 mm |
| Weight | 6.35 kg | 7.9 kg | 10.5 kg | 6.24 kg | 6.24 kg | 8.63 kg | 11 kg |
| Software | SimPro Manager | SimPro Manager | SimPro Manager | SimPro Manager 2.1 | SPM 2.1 | SPM 2.1 | SPM 2.1 |