US prices from official stores, checked on October 29, 2026 · 45 products compared · no paid scores

Head-to-head

Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant vs Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition: head-to-head

Of 3 decided criteria, the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant wins 2 and the Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition wins 1. Official data, US prices checked on October 29, 2026.

Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant
Throttle quadrant · Honeycomb

Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant

–Not rated
  • Six levers with both general aviation and airliner lever sets in the box, configurable from single- to four-engine aircraft
  • Autopilot and annunciator panel with 7 assignable switches and 14 indicator lights
  • Gear lever with red and green landing gear LEDs, plus a TOGA button on one lever

2 criteria won · $299.99, checked on October 29, 2026

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Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition
Throttle quadrant · Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition

9.0Excellent · out of 10
  • Two Airbus-style thrust levers with working thrust reversers and Idle / Climb / Flex / TO-GA detents
  • Detents and reversers can be switched off for smooth axes on light aircraft
  • Hall effect sensors with up to 16-bit resolution; link a second quadrant for four-engine airliners

1 criterion won · $129.99, checked on October 29, 2026

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Criterion by criterion

The best stated value is marked "Edge". If either manufacturer does not state a value, the criterion is left undecided.

CriterionHoneycomb Bravo Throttle QuadrantThrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition
Calculated scoreNot rated9.0/10
Checked priceEdge: the lowest$299.99$129.99
Throttle leversEdge: the most62
DetentsNot statedAirbus-style Idle / Climb / Flex / TO-GA detents plus thrust reversers; both can be disabled for smooth linear axes
ButtonsNot stated16
AxesNot stated2
SensorNot statedHall effect
Axis resolutionNot stated16-bit
PlatformsEdge: the most platformsPC, Mac, XboxPC
Weight3.794 kg (8 lb)0.53 kg (1 lb)
Warranty2 yearsNot stated

Verdict by profile

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Tight budget

Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition

Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition costs $170 less than Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant, based on prices checked on October 29, 2026.

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Xbox pilots

Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant

Only Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant is Xbox compatible according to its manufacturer; Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition is listed for PC.

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Contactless sensors

Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition

Thrustmaster states Hall effect sensors for the Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition; Honeycomb Aeronautical does not state a contactless sensor for the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant and the Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition?

Checked price: $299.99 vs $129.99; Throttle levers: 6 vs 2; Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox vs PC.

Which one is cheaper?

The Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition, at $129.99 against $299.99, based on US prices checked on October 29, 2026.

Which one has the better score?

Both products have the same score, or one of them is not rated.

Are both compatible with Xbox?

Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant: PC, Mac, Xbox. Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition: PC. Information from the official spec sheets.

Is this head-to-head based on a hands-on test?

No. The comparison relies on manufacturer specs and checked US prices, with no hands-on test.