Deciding on whether to buy a product like THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick or perhaps SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument 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 T-16000M Joystick vs SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel

THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick specs

THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick
 SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel specs

SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel
Type: Joystick

Type: Component for flight simulation system

Main controller function: Flight stick

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

Compatible platforms: PC

Connectivity: USB 2.0

Power supply: USB

Other features: – Altimeter
– Altitude indicator
– Airspeed indicator
– Compass
– Turn & slip indicator
– Vertical speed

Colour: Black

Wireless: No

CONNECTIVITY

System Requirements: Self-powered through USB

USB: USB x 1

BUTTONS & CONTROLS

Number of buttons: 16

Number of programmable buttons: 16

FEATURES

Customisable design: Yes

Other features: – Ambidextrous design
– Weight base for stability
– Wide hand rest for reduced stress

GENERAL

Box contents: Thrustmaster T-16000M Joystick

Dimensions: 220 x 245 x 220 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.35 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £54.99

Price: £89.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick or SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument 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 T-16000M Joystick, 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 Instrument 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 T-16000M Joystick

Price analysis of SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel

  • THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick
  • Main function: Primary flight control
  • Compatible with PC
  • 16 programmable buttons
  • Analogue controls
  • Ergonomic design
  • Fully ambidextrous joystickThe Thrustmaster T-16000M Joystick features three removable components, making it easy to use the joystick either left- or right-handed. With 12 programmable buttons on the base, you can configure these buttons to suit either hand.There are also four programmable buttons on the stick, which moves on four independent axis for total control.Magnets ensure friction-free actionBy using magnets, the T-16000M ensures friction-free action to give you complete precision. The weighted base offers enhanced stability, while the wide hand rest helps to reduce stress so that you can game in comfort for longer.Plug & Play designYou can quickly and easily install and connect the joystick to your PC. All of the features are preconfigured, meaning that you can take-off into the skies hassle-free.
  • Product codes: 3362932914778
  • SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel
  • Main function: Flight instrument panel
  • Part of the Saitek Flight Control System
  • Compatible with FSX / FSX SE / Prepar3D
  • USB 2.0
  • Offering six flight instruments at the touch of a button, the Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panel upgrades your Microsoft Flight Simulator X experience with added realism and functionality.Bring realism to your gamingChoose between Altimeter, Altitude Indicator, Airspeed Indicator, Compass, Turn and Slip indicator and Vertical Speed with ease, and enjoy the clarity of the Pro Flight Instrument Panel’s full-colour 3.5″ LCD screen. This premium panel attaches securely to the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke and ships with the Saitek Software Development Kit, allowing programmers to create interactions with other flight simulations and applications.Get even closer to the experience of piloting your own plane with the Pro Flight Instrument Panel from Saitek.
  • Product codes: 21165107014

What’s better THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick or SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel?

There are obviously a number of differences between THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick and SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument 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 £54.99 cost of THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick is closer to the expectation you had than the £89.99 pricep point of SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument 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 T-16000M Joystick and SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument Panel. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that THRUSTMASTER T-16000M Joystick scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAITEK Pro Flight Instrument 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 T-16000M Joystick



Rating:
9.57 out of
10