PXN Vector X Review: PXN’s Most Serious Pedals Yet

The PXN Vector X pedals are one of the more surprising recent sim racing launches because I do not think many people expected PXN to make this move yet. Instead of revealing another cheaper entry-level product, the brand has now shown a pedal set that looks far more serious and far more ambitious than what most people probably associate with it.

That is what makes this launch interesting right away. This does not look like PXN slightly dressing up a starter pedal set and hoping people call it premium. It looks more like the company is trying to enter a more competitive part of the market with a load cell brake, heavier construction, more included hardware, and the kind of adjustability buyers in this price range are going to expect. Since these are not properly out yet, the fairest way to cover them is as a what we know so far article.

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PXN has clearly taken a step forward in design and presentation

Starting with the overall package, one of the first things worth mentioning is that the standard two-pedal Vector X set already includes quite a lot. You are getting the base plate, the forged carbon footrest, and the aluminum heel plate finished in PXN’s signature orange. Visually, it all comes together very well. Sitting on a rig, the carbon catches the light nicely, and the full set does look much more premium than most people would probably expect from PXN.

That said, I do think there is a small value discussion to be had here. While the included pedal plate is nice, and definitely helps the product feel more complete out of the box, it is also something that many people may not actually need. In my case, the pedals could easily have been mounted directly to a cockpit pedal deck without needing this full base plate at all. Because of that, I do think PXN could make this product more attractive by eventually offering the pedals separately and lowering the entry price for buyers who do not need the full platform underneath.

Even so, there is no denying that the presentation here is strong. The Vector X feels like a properly considered product rather than a rushed attempt to move upmarket, and that alone already says a lot about the direction PXN seems to be heading.

The clutch is surprisingly good, but not fully adjustable where it matters most

Since the clutch is sold separately, it makes sense to start there. The good news is that…