The Hyper P1 represents Gomez Sim Industries’ ultimate steering wheel offering – their flagship model designed without compromise. With a starting price of $1,650 USD that quickly escalates beyond $2,000 with options, this wheel positions itself firmly at the pinnacle of the premium sim racing market. But as I discovered during extensive testing, having the most expensive option doesn’t necessarily mean having the best wheel for your specific needs.
In this detailed review, we’ll examine exactly what the Hyper P1 delivers for its substantial price premium over the Formula Pro Elite V2, and analyze both wheels in depth, allowing you to understand the practical differences in design, functionality, performance, helping you decide which of these might be the ultimate Sim Racing wheel for you!
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Pros
- Top-tier build quality with premium carbon fiber and aluminum construction
- Maximum input options with 72 mappable functions (15 more than the FPE V2)
- 4 x thumb encoders
- Optional top digital paddles
- Three seven-way switches for comprehensive menu navigation and settings control
- RGB lighting with 88 addressable LEDs
- Excellent 4.3″ LCD touchscreen with good resolution and viewing angles
- Perfect button feel with 500g activation force and satisfying tactile feedback
- High-quality shifter paddles with ideal activation force and relatively quiet operation
- Excellent analog paddle feel with progressive, hydraulic-like resistance
- Extremely rigid construction with no flex
- Prototype-focused ergonomics ideal for formula and LMP-style racing
- UV-printed buttons instead of stickers for long-term durability
Cons
- Extremely expensive starting at $1,650 USD and easily exceeding $2,000 with options
- Quite Heavy at 1.68kg with clutches (1.85kg with top paddles), potentially dampening force feedback on weaker bases
- Less versatile ergonomics with lower grip position that may not suit all racing styles
- Limited software functionality compared to some competitors like Rexing and SolPack
- Requires SimHub for full functionality rather than offering standalone operation
- Grip material shows wear after extended use
- Limited clutch paddle adjustability requiring a hard to find stubby allen key (not included)
- No visual bite point indicator without custom dashboard setup
- Potentially excessive features that many users won’t fully utilize
- Rotary encoder position one aligns with grub screw hole (minor aesthetic issue)
- Non-interchangeable grips unlike some competing wheel options
Overall, the Hyper P1 represents the absolute pinnacle of GSI’s wheel lineup, offering maximum features and exceptional quality, but at a price point and with a specialized ergonomic approach that won’t be the ideal choice for every sim racer – even those with unlimited budgets.
