Simagic now offers the NEO-X button plate with four very different wheel rims: the 350W, 330R, 330T and 310G. I’ve had all four side by side, and while the electronics and controls are fundamentally the same, the rim you choose makes a surprisingly big difference to how the wheel feels, where it works best and whether you’re getting good value.
My pick of the bunch is the NEO-X 330T. It feels considerably more premium than the standard 330R, it’s versatile enough for rally, drifting and circuit racing, and at 330mm I find it much better suited to a simulator than the larger 350W. That doesn’t mean the other versions don’t make sense, though. This guide explains exactly which one I’d choose for each type of sim racer.
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The NEO-X button plate is the important bit
Before getting into the rims, it’s worth understanding that the NEO-X button plate is essentially the common platform underneath all four wheels. The buttons, encoders, quick release and controls are the same, and on the versions equipped with them the shifter and clutch paddles are particularly nice. The paddles have a useful indent for your fingers, they’re large without being awkward, and they’re pleasantly quiet.
The hub itself is a plastic/carbon-composite product rather than actual carbon fibre, so don’t expect ultra-high-end construction. Some of the controls also remind you that you’re using a relatively affordable wheel: the thumb rotaries aren’t the crispest I’ve used and some of the other controls feel plasticky because, well, they are plastic. But they’re functional, the illuminated controls look much better once you’ve applied the supplied button stickers, and the programmable lighting transforms the wheel once you have a good SimHub profile running.
That combination of price and functionality is something I’ve liked about Simagic wheels for years. You can see the same philosophy in my Simagic GT Neo long-term review.
Connectivity: Simagic bases, MagLink and SimHub
If you’re using a Simagic Alpha or newer Alpha EVO wheelbase, the NEO-X integrates naturally into the ecosystem. If you want to use the wheel over USB with another manufacturer’s wheelbase, MagLink is the route I’d recommend. The USB-C cable included with the wheel is primarily there for things such as firmware updates rather than being my preferred permanent connection method.
MagLink isn’t included, so remember to account for it in your budget if you need it. The ability to use Simagic wheels away from Simagic wheelbases is a big part of their appeal, and I’ve used Simagic rims with other bases myself. If you’re staying inside the ecosystem, I’ve previously reviewed the Alpha Mini, 15Nm Alpha and Alpha U.
NEO-X 330R: the straightforward round option
The 330R is probably the version most people will immediately understand. It’s a fairly conventional 330mm round rim fitted to the NEO-X hub. Add the supplied centre badge and it looks considerably more complete.
There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with it. In fact, 330mm is a size I really like in a simulator because it’s large enough for rally and drifting without feeling oversized in a typical cockpit. The issue is that the rim itself feels fairly generic compared with the 330T. Once you put the two beside each other, the 330T feels like the more special product.
There is also an important value consideration. At the pricing I discussed in the video, the complete 330R was around €350 while the NEO-X button plate alone was roughly €240-250. If you’re on a tight budget, you can buy the hub and fit a compatible inexpensive rim yourself, particularly if you already have a wheel sitting around. The electronics are where most of the value is.
NEO-X 350W: best suited to dedicated drifting
The 350W is the most specialised option. It’s a proper 350mm dished rim aimed primarily at drifting and rally use. Be careful with older descriptions because some early material referred to it as 330mm; side by side with the 330mm wheels, the difference is obvious.
I’ve used the 350W extensively for rally and it works well, but personally I find 350mm just a little too large in a simulator. That’s not unique to this wheel. I’ve used real 350mm rims and other premium 350mm sim rims and repeatedly come to the same conclusion. In a real drift or rally car I like that diameter; in my sim cockpit, 330mm feels more natural.
The dish also moves the rim considerably closer to you. That’s worth thinking about if you regularly swap between this and a flatter GT or formula wheel because your seating position may suddenly feel different.
The biggest consideration, however, is the paddles. The 350W configuration I reviewed doesn’t give you the normal shift paddles, and I don’t know of a straightforward way to add them in that configuration. That’s fine for a dedicated drift setup with a sequential or H-pattern shifter, but it makes the wheel less versatile. If it were my setup, I’d be tempted to use the normal NEO-X hub/paddle configuration with a separate dished rim and work out paddle extensions if necessary.
It was also the most expensive of the four combinations in my comparison at around €400, despite offering the least functionality. For that reason, I think you need to specifically want a 350mm dished drift wheel for this version to make sense.
NEO-X 330T: my pick of the bunch
The 330T is the one I’d buy. It immediately feels more premium than the 330R even though the NEO-X hardware attached to it is effectively the same. The stitching is beautifully finished, the rim has some lovely chamfered detailing and the overall construction feels much more deliberate than the fairly generic 330R.
It’s also the right size for me. At 330mm, it’s large enough to work naturally for rally and drifting but doesn’t dominate the cockpit like the 350W. It isn’t perfectly round because there are slight shaped sections around the grips, but I don’t think they’re pronounced enough to cause problems when letting the wheel move through your hands.
At around €380 in the pricing I compared, I think it represents better value than the €400 350W. If I wanted one NEO-X to cover as much driving as possible, the 330T would be my choice without hesitation.
NEO-X 310G: the GT and supercar option
The 310G takes the same idea in a much more GT, hypercar or supercar direction. It has a flat top and flat bottom and, like the 330T, the finishing is excellent. The orange stitching and detailed edges make it feel like a more premium wheel than the basic 330R.
If you don’t need huge steering rotation and generally keep your hands around the same position, the 310G makes a lot of sense. It’s also a particularly good option if getting in and out of your rig is tight because the flat sections create useful extra clearance.
For someone focused on GT-style driving, I’d happily choose this. I still prefer the 330T overall because of its versatility, but the 310G is arguably the more purposeful option if you know you don’t need a full round rim.
Which Simagic NEO-X should you buy?
- Best all-rounder: NEO-X 330T. This is my choice. It feels premium, 330mm works extremely well in a simulator and it’s versatile enough to cover rally, drifting and circuit racing.
- Best for dedicated drifting: NEO-X 350W. Buy it because you specifically want the large, dished 350mm rim. Just understand the paddle and cockpit-position compromises.
- Best for GT driving: NEO-X 310G. Compact, beautifully finished and ideal if you don’t need a fully round rim or large steering rotation.
- Best simple/budget complete wheel: NEO-X 330R. A perfectly usable 330mm round wheel, but I’d seriously compare the complete-wheel price against buying the NEO-X hub and adding your own rim.
Don’t overlook the hub-only option
This is probably my biggest piece of buying advice. The NEO-X hub is where the smarts are. If you’re on a budget, don’t assume you need to buy one of Simagic’s complete rim combinations. At the prices in my comparison, the button plate alone was roughly €240-250, versus €350 for the cheapest complete wheel.
Compatible generic round rims can be bought very cheaply, and you may already own something suitable. Saving money on the rim could make more sense than compromising elsewhere in your setup. I’d rather put that budget towards the wheelbase if it lets me move to a better base.
The Simagic quick-release system has also been one of the strengths of the ecosystem for a long time, which makes owning and swapping multiple rims much less of a chore.
Final verdict
All four NEO-X combinations are good products. They’re not trying to be the most exotic or beautifully constructed wheels in sim racing, but the quality is excellent for the money, they look good, they function well and my own NEO-X hardware has stood up to plenty of abuse without giving me problems.
The choice makes sense too. Simagic now has options for circuit racing, GT cars, rally and drifting around the same core hub. That breadth is one of the reasons the Simagic ecosystem has become so strong.
For me, though, the decision is straightforward: I’d buy the 330T. It gives me the 330mm diameter I prefer, feels substantially nicer than the basic round rim and retains the versatility I’d want from a non-formula steering wheel. If money is tight, I’d buy the NEO-X hub on its own and add a compatible rim rather than automatically buying the cheapest complete package.
Simagic supplied all four wheels for the purposes of my review. As always, the conclusions here are my own. I also use affiliate links for Simagic and various resellers; where possible, I recommend buying from a reputable reseller in your own region so you understand the warranty and consumer protections that apply to your purchase.
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