HOTAS compared: every flight sim HOTAS (2026)
HOTAS sets (hands on throttle and stick): a flight stick and a throttle sold together, from plug-and-play console bundles to replica fighter controls.
A HOTAS is a stick and a throttle in one box, and for most desk pilots it's the smartest first purchase. The Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS at $169.99 is the sensible one, the Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. at $249.99 the pick for twins and space, and console pilots get the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One on Xbox or the T.Flight Hotas 5 on PlayStation. New to the acronym? Start with what is a HOTAS.
8 products compared, from $99.99 to $599.99, US prices checked on October 29, 2026. All scored out of 10.
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| Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. | Logitech G | 9.3 | $249.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 13 axes | PC | 2 years |
 Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS | Thrustmaster | 9.2 | $169.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 9 axes, 30 buttons | PC | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition | Thrustmaster | 9.2 | $199.99 | Hall effect sensor, 14-bit, 6 axes, 33 buttons | PC | Not stated |
 Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII | Thrustmaster | 9.1 | $599.99 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit, 36 buttons | PC | Not stated |
 Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck | Turtle Beach | 9.0 | $429.99 | Hall effect sensor, 15 axes, 139 buttons | PC | 1 year |
 Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition | Thrustmaster | 8.8 | $109.99 | 5 axes, 14 buttons | PC, PS5, PS4 | Not stated |
 WINCTRL Orion2 HOTAS ViperAce | WINCTRL | 8.8 | $599.46 | Hall effect sensor, 16-bit | PC | 1 year |
 Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One | Thrustmaster | 8.5 | $99.99 | 5 axes, 14 buttons | PC, Xbox | Not stated |
Frequently asked questions
Which of these HOTAS has the best score?
Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S. has the best score in our selection: 9.3/10 ("Excellent"), at a price of $249.99 checked on October 29, 2026.
How much do HOTAS cost?
The 8 models compared here range from $99.99 to $599.99, checked on October 29, 2026 at official US stores or named US retailers. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.
Which models are Xbox compatible?
According to the official spec sheets: Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One. Some accessories connect through another device on console: check the spec sheet.
Which models use contactless sensors?
Hall effect or magnetic sensors are stated for: Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S., Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS, Thrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII, Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck, WINCTRL Orion2 HOTAS ViperAce. For the others, the official page does not state the sensor type.
Which brands are compared?
Logitech G, Thrustmaster, Turtle Beach, WINCTRL. Each product page links to the official manufacturer page.
How are the scores calculated?
Each score out of 10 is calculated within the product category from the official specs and the checked US price, with no hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and the weights renormalized. The full methodology is public.