Choose the Simagic P500 if you want a first load cell brake on a compact rig, and the P700 if you brake hard and want more adjustment. The P500 has a 100 kg load cell, Hall angle sensors and 4,096 steps of resolution. The P700 steps up to a 150 kg load cell, a dual sensor design and up to 35 brake settings. That higher brake force also asks more from your cockpit.
Both are two pedal sets for PC with throttle and brake. Below you read what those numbers mean under your foot and which rig each set needs.
What does a load cell brake change?
Both sets use a load cell, so let us first explain why that matters.
A load cell measures how hard you press, not how far the pedal moves. In a real car you brake by pressure too, so your muscle memory builds much faster. After a few evenings you hit the same brake pressure lap after lap. Our load cell pedal setup guide explains how to set the curve and the maximum force once your pedals are mounted.
Simagic P500: the smart first step
The P500 is built for drivers who move up from a potentiometer pedal set or a gamepad.
What you get
The P500 combines a 100 kg load cell brake with Hall angle sensors for position. It reads 4,096 steps, so small throttle changes come through cleanly. You adjust pedal position, angle and stiffness, and swap springs to change the feel. Optional haptic feedback modules add vibration effects later on.
Who it suits
A 100 kg brake is plenty for most GT and road car drivers, as long as you set the maximum force to a level your leg repeats comfortably. The P500 suits a compact rig too: the SIMGASM P500 compatibility list includes every tier from the Hobby upwards.
Simagic P700: more force and more adjustment
The P700 aims at drivers who already know they love heavy braking.
150 kg and 35 brake settings
The brake sensor in the P700 is rated to 150 kg. That headroom lets you set a firmer brake, closer to a race car with a stiff pedal box. A dual sensor system and up to 35 brake adjustment settings help you shape the exact feel you like. Full metal construction keeps the pedals solid, and haptic upgrades are optional here as well.
Why the rig matters more
A firm brake pushes your whole body back into the seat. On a weak frame the pedal tray bends, the seat slides and your brake point changes every lap. That is why the SIMGASM P700 compatibility list starts at the Club tier with its 40 × 80 mm profile, and leaves the Hobby out.
Simagic P700 Pedal Set – 2 Pedals Black
P500 or P700: a quick comparison
Here is the short version of the differences that you actually feel.
The P500 brakes up to 100 kg, the P700 up to 150 kg. The P500 uses Hall angle sensing with 4,096 steps, while the P700 uses a dual sensor system with up to 35 brake settings. Both are two pedal sets and both accept optional haptics. The P500 fits all four SIMGASM tiers, the P700 needs a Club, Sport or Pro. Neither set includes a clutch. If you want three pedals, look at the P1000 family, which has a matching clutch add on, and our article on whether the P1000 clutch pedal is worth it explains when a third pedal pays off.
How do you choose the right set?
Ask yourself three short questions before you order.
First, how hard do you brake today? If you rarely use your full leg force, the P500 covers you. Second, which cockpit do you own or plan to buy? A Hobby owner gets the best match with the P500. A Club, Sport or Pro owner gets full value from the P700. Third, how much do you like to tinker? The 35 brake settings of the P700 reward drivers who enjoy fine tuning.
SIMGASM founder Johan Akkerman started sim racing with a PlayStation controller in 2008 and worked his way up through Logitech and Fanatec gear to a Simucube 2 direct drive base. That path is exactly why SIMGASM links every Simagic pedal set to a compatibility list, so you never pair a strong brake with a frame that flexes. If you plan the bigger set, the Club sim racing cockpit is the most compact tier that fits the P700.
Setting up your new pedals
Good mounting makes a cheaper set feel better than a loose expensive one.
Bolt the pedals to a rigid pedal plate with all mounting points. Then set the brake angle so your foot rests naturally, with your heel on the plate. Start with a low maximum force, drive ten laps and raise it step by step until a full stop needs a firm but repeatable push. Finally, check all Simagic pedals and accessories for haptic upgrades once your baseline feels right.
Questions about the Simagic P500 and P700
These answers cover what most buyers want to know.
Is the P500 a real load cell pedal?
Yes. The P500 brake uses a 100 kg load cell, so it measures pressure like the bigger Simagic sets.
Can I fit the P700 on a SIMGASM Hobby?
SIMGASM does not list the Hobby as compatible with the P700. Choose a Club, Sport or Pro for that set.
Do the P500 and P700 include a clutch?
No. Both are two pedal sets with throttle and brake. If you drive many H pattern cars, look at the P1000 family with its clutch add on.
Do these pedals work on a console?
SIMGASM lists both sets for PC use. Check the product page for the current platform support before you buy.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
