Heusinkveld ONE – Long Term Review
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The review covers the Heusinkveld ONE's specs (1024g, 270mm diameter, fiber-reinforced composite construction, 14 buttons with swappable caps, 4 rotary encoders, adjustable paddle shifters, RGB telemetry LEDs, 2800 mAh battery, wireless PC-only) and Laurence's initial impressions. He notes Heusinkveld's strong reputation in pedals and shifters but expresses skepticism about the wheel's aesthetics and feature set, particularly the lack of a full display and backlit buttons, though he acknowledges benefits for VR users. The review promises an extended evaluation of whether the claimed on-track advantages justify the design trade-offs.
Excerpt from Laurence Dusoswa
Heusinkveld One Steering Wheel — Long-Term Review
The Heusinkveld ONE caused widespred division when it was released in late 2025. You either love or hate the look of it, but looks don’t give you the on track advantages that Heusinkveld claims you get from this wheel and needless to say, I was skeptical… I’m Laurence, welcome to the channel
1. Introduction
It comes as no surprise these days that Heusinkveld still has some of the best customer service in the business. That’s not my opinion, that’s a widely known fact at this point. They seem to be a company that does things with the interests of the sim racer at heart. Their pedals are so good that at last count, there were at least 5 other successful brands that have copied the technologies and designs that Heusinkveld pioneered. Their shifters and handbrake again follow a similar design philosophy and lead the way with innovative features and build quality. So we were all stunned to see them venture into the steering wheel market with the ONE.
Before we dive in, here are the key specs. The wheel weighs approximately 1024 grams with a diameter of 270mm at the hand positions. It’s constructed from fiber-reinforced composites which keeps it stiff while maintaining low inertia. It features 14 buttons with 24 interchangeable caps included, 4 push-rotary encoders, and 2 seven-way switches. On the back you get dual analog clutch paddles and 2-way push/pull shifter paddles that are length adjustable without tools. There are 9 RGB telemetry LEDs on the front panel that work with SimHub, plus an illuminated H-logo with adjustable brightness. The 2800 mAh battery provides weeks of driving or months of standby time. It uses an integrated 50.8mm threaded hub for mounting, with an optional 70mm adapter available. This is a wireless-only wheel for PC, using an included low-latency dongle. It’s not console-compatible.
2. First Impressions
I’ll be honest, it’s not that pretty. The buttons look kinda cheap and I was disappointed that the middle of the wheel wasn’t a proper screen. What you actually get is 9 RGB telemetry LEDs on the front panel that work with SimHub, plus an illuminated H-logo. I felt a little catfished into thinking it was more than it was. I love LEDs as much as the next person but the lack of backlit buttons also made me a little less enthusiastic. Sure, it’s great for VR users and you could argue that a real race driver knows where their buttons are located without looking, but I’m not a real…
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