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Thrustmaster vs Logitech: which flight sim gear in 2026?
15 products compared (10 Thrustmaster, 5 Logitech, from $34.99 to $599.99), scores calculated from official spec sheets and US prices checked on October 29, 2026. Not a hands-on test. Compared category by category.
Flight sticks
2 models in this category. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, at $34.99. Best score: Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS, 9.2/10.
| Criterion | Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS | Logitech Extreme 3D Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated score | 9.2/10 | Not rated |
| Checked priceAdvantage: lowest | $79.99 | $34.99 |
| Sensor | Hall effect | Not stated |
| Axis resolution | 16-bit | Not stated |
| Axes | 4 | Not stated |
| ButtonsAdvantage: the most | 16 | 12 |
| Twist rudder | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Warranty | Not stated | 3 years |
HOTAS
6 models in this category. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One, at $99.99. Best score: Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S., 9.3/10.
| Criterion | Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS | Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAdvantage: highest | 9.2/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Checked priceAdvantage: lowest | $169.99 | $249.99 |
| Sensor | Hall effect | Hall effect |
| Axis resolution | 16-bit | 16-bit |
| AxesAdvantage: the most | 9 | 13 |
| Buttons | 30 | Not stated |
| Throttle leversAdvantage: the most | 1 | 2 |
| Twist rudder | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Warranty | Not stated | 2 years |
Yokes
2 models in this category. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: Logitech Flight Yoke System, at $179.99. Best score: Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition, 9.1/10.
| Criterion | Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition | Logitech Flight Yoke System |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAdvantage: highest | 9.1/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Checked priceAdvantage: lowest | $399.99 | $179.99 |
| Pitch travel | 210 mm (8.3 in) | Not stated |
| AxesAdvantage: the most | 6 | 5 |
| ButtonsAdvantage: the most | 18 | 25 |
| Throttle leversAdvantage: the most | 2 | 3 |
| Sensor | Hall effect | Not stated |
| Axis resolution | 16-bit | Not stated |
| PlatformsAdvantage: the most platforms | PC, Xbox | PC |
| Warranty | Not stated | 2 years |
Throttle quadrants
2 models in this category. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: Logitech Flight Throttle Quadrant, at $69.99. Best score: Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition, 9.0/10.
| Criterion | Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition | Logitech Flight Throttle Quadrant |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAdvantage: highest | 9.0/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Checked priceAdvantage: lowest | $129.99 | $69.99 |
| Throttle leversAdvantage: the most | 2 | 3 |
| Detents | Airbus-style Idle / Climb / Flex / TO-GA detents plus thrust reversers; both can be disabled for smooth linear axes | Not stated |
| Buttons | 16 | Not stated |
| AxesAdvantage: the most | 2 | 3 |
| Sensor | Hall effect | Not stated |
| Axis resolution | 16-bit | Not stated |
| Modular design | Not stated | Yes |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Warranty | Not stated | 2 years |
Rudder pedals
3 models in this category. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP), at $129.99. Best score: Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP), 9.3/10.
| Criterion | Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP) | Logitech Flight Rudder Pedals |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreAdvantage: highest | 9.3/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Checked priceAdvantage: lowest | $129.99 | $179.99 |
| Toe brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Axes | 3 | 3 |
| PlatformsAdvantage: the most platforms | PC, Xbox, PS5, PS4 | PC |
| Warranty | Not stated | 2 years |
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 Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. | HOTAS | Logitech G | 9.3 | $249.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 13 axes | PC | 2 years |
| Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP) | Rudder pedals | Thrustmaster | 9.3 | $129.99 | toe brakes | PC, Xbox, PS5, PS4 | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS | Flight stick | Thrustmaster | 9.2 | $79.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 4 axes, 16 buttons | PC | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS | HOTAS | Thrustmaster | 9.2 | $169.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 9 axes, 30 buttons | PC | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition | HOTAS | Thrustmaster | 9.2 | $199.99 | Hall effect sensor, 14-bit, 6 axes, 33 buttons | PC | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster TPR Pendular Rudder | Rudder pedals | Thrustmaster | 9.2 | $599.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, toe brakes | PC | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition | Yoke | Thrustmaster | 9.1 | $399.99 | 8.3 in travel, 6 axes, Hall effect sensor | PC, Xbox | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII | HOTAS | Thrustmaster | 9.1 | $599.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 36 buttons | PC | Not stated |
| Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition | Throttle quadrant | Thrustmaster | 9.0 | $129.99 | 2 levers, detents, 2 axes | PC | Not stated |
| Logitech Flight Rudder Pedals | Rudder pedals | Logitech G | 9.0 | $179.99 | toe brakes | PC | 2 years |
 Logitech Flight Yoke System | Yoke | Logitech G | 9.0 | $179.99 | 5 axes | PC | 2 years |
| Logitech Flight Throttle Quadrant | Throttle quadrant | Logitech G | 8.9 | $69.99 | 3 levers, 3 axes | PC | 2 years |
 Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition | HOTAS | Thrustmaster | 8.8 | $109.99 | 5 axes, 14 buttons | PC, PS5, PS4 | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One | HOTAS | Thrustmaster | 8.5 | $99.99 | 5 axes, 14 buttons | PC, Xbox | Not stated |
 Logitech Extreme 3D Pro | Flight stick | Logitech G | – | $34.99 | 12 buttons | PC | 3 years |
Our verdict by pilot profile
No outright winner: each profile follows from the data above.
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro is the cheapest at $34.99 (flight stick). Thrustmaster: Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS at $79.99; Logitech: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro at $34.99.
See the review ↗Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP)
3 models are listed as Xbox compatible; the top rated is Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP) (9.3/10).
See the review ↗Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S.
8 models state Hall effect or magnetic sensors; the top rated is Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. (Hall effect, 9.3/10).
See the review ↗Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S.
Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. scores 9.3/10, each score being calculated within the product's own category. Thrustmaster: Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP), 9.3/10; Logitech: Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S., 9.3/10.
See the review ↗Our pick
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| Criterion |
Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S.
9.3Excellent · out of 10
$249.99
|
Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS
9.2Excellent · out of 10
$169.99
|
Thrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition
9.2Excellent · out of 10
$199.99
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.3/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Checked price | $249.99 | $169.99 | $199.99 |
| Sensor | Hall effect | Hall effect | Hall effect |
| Axis resolution | 16-bit | 16-bit | 14-bit |
| Axes | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Buttons | Not stated | 30 | 33 |
| Throttle levers | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Twist rudder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Detents | Not stated | Not stated | Airbus-style detents and thrust reverser, can be disabled with mechanical selectors |
| Modular design | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Platforms | PC | PC | PC |
| Weight | 2.279 kg (5 lb) | 2.1 kg (5 lb) | 1.45 kg (3 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not stated | Not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
Thrustmaster or Logitech for a first flight stick?
The cheapest in this comparison is the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro at $34.99. The top-rated Thrustmaster is the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP) (9.3/10), the top-rated Logitech the Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. (9.3/10).
Which brand states contactless sensors?
Models with a stated Hall effect or magnetic sensor: Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S., Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS, Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS, Thrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition, Thrustmaster TPR Pendular Rudder, Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII, Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition. When the sensor type is not stated, we leave it out rather than guess.
Which one works on Xbox?
Models listed as Xbox compatible: Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP), Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition, Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One.
Which yoke should I choose between the two brands?
Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition: 9.1/10, $399.99; Logitech Flight Yoke System: 9.0/10, $179.99. Scores are calculated within the yoke category.