Deciding on whether to buy a product like THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake or perhaps SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake vs SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel

THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake specs

THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake
 SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel specs

SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel
Type: Handbrake

Type: Component for flight simulation system

Main controller function: – Handbrake
– Sequential shifter

Compatible platforms: Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, XP64, Vista (all versions)

Compatible platforms: PC

Connectivity: USB 2.0

Gaming system: Compatible on PC: with the recommended Thrustmaster racing wheels: T150, TMX, T300 Series, TX Series, T500 RS, TS-PC RACER, TS-XW RACER and T-GT (sold separately) with all racing wheels of any brand

Controls: 6

Power supply: USB

Other features: COM1 / COM2 / NAV1 / NAV2 function
DME / ADF / XPDR functions
Standby switch
Twin concentric adjustment dials

Colour: Black

Wireless: No

CONNECTIVITY

System Requirements: Self-powered through USB

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

GENERAL

Dimensions: 136 x 327 x 258 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 2060 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £240

Price: £89.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.6 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake or SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 261 products in the same category as THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake, which is the Game controllers and joysticks category. Of these 261 products the average price was £103.37, the most expensive was £1199.99 and the cheapest was just £4.99. We then looked at the price of the 261 in the same as the SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel, which of course the average was £103.37, top price was £1199.99 and cheapest £4.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Thrustmaster and Saitek, the average was £222.94 for Thrustmaster, £116.66 for Saitek. The max for each was £699/£215 and minimum was £49.99/£59.99

Price analysis of THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake

Price analysis of SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel

  • THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake
  • Top features:- Handbrake and sequential shifter for a real racing feel- GT mode or Rally mode to suit your driving style- Steel and aluminium build for durability and qualityHandbrake and sequential shifterReplicate the feel of motorsports in your home with the Thrustmaster TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake for PC. The handbrake and sequential shifter is built to the highest standards, and officially licenced by Sparco – the number one motorsport equipment-maker in the world.It has a 1:1 scale replica gear knob for an authentic feel. To change gears, just move the shifter from the +/- positions. It’s just like real driving, without the need for a racing licence.GT mode or Rally modeHow do you like to race? The TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake has an adjustable lever so you can use it horizontally in GT mode, or vertically in Rally mode, so your experience will feel even more realistic while drifting around hairpin turns. Steel and aluminium buildMade from 90% metal, the steel and aluminium build offers supreme build quality. The gearstick is also compatible with a range of Thrustmaster steering wheels, and racing wheels of any brand.
  • Product codes: 3362932915331
  • SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel
  • Main function: Audio control panel with COM & NAV
  • Part of the Saitek Flight Control System
  • Compatible with FSX / FSX SE / Prepar3D
  • USB 2.0
  • Upgrade the realism of your flight simulation experience with Microsoft Flight Simulator X by adding the Saitek Pro Flight Radio Panel, which offers LED displays that work in real time with Flight Simulator X and 2004, removing the need to bring the radio stack up on screen.Enjoy realistic flight simulationMounting onto the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System or onto your own home cockpit setup, the Pro Flight Radio Panel features COM1/COM2/NAV1/NAV2 function and DME/ADF/XPDR functions, a standby switch so you can set your standby frequencies and then activate them at the touch of a button, and twin concentric adjustment dials to adjust frequency units incrementally for quicker selection of your required frequency.With the Pro Flight Radio Panel from Saitek you’ll be even closer to the reality of an actual cockpit.
  • Product codes: 21165110717

What’s better THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake or SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel?

There are obviously a number of differences between THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake and SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £240 cost of THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake is closer to the expectation you had than the £89.99 pricep point of SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake and SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAITEK Pro Flight Radio Panel scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Game controllers and joysticks as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



THRUSTMASTER TSS Sparco Mod Handbrake



Rating:
9.30 out of
10