X Plane 12 VS MSFS 2020, Which One is The Best

X Plane 12 VS MSFS 2020, Which One is The Best

Explore the skies with me as we dive into the ultimate flight simulator showdown: X-Plane 12 vs MSFS 2020. Join me in this comprehensive comparison where we dissect the key differences between these two aviation giants. Which one is truly the best for your virtual flying experience?

Find out as we analyze features, graphics, and overall performance. Don't miss a beat.

Watch the full video to uncover the 10 crucial distinctions that will help you make an informed decision.

X-Plane 12 vs MSFS 2020 - the battle for the skies begins now

00:00 Intro
00:40 water effect
01:10 turbulence
01:40 snow effect
02:09 rain effect
02:40 mountains
03:10 graphics
03:40 engine sound
04:32 contrails
05:05 clouds
05:35 crash effects
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[SimPilotSky]

In this video I would like to show you the differences between X plane 12 and MSFS2020. Useful video to watch before you buy it. Let us know which flight simulator is best for you.

[lvvett]

Simple answer XPlane 12 > MSFS 2020
XPlane focuses more on the plane
MSFS 2020 focuses more on the world.

[caribbaviator]

I am basically using both however I find I am using XP12 a lot more for my PPL training!

[johnarnold]

Generally I prefer the MSFS because of the graphics but it is a pity that the comparison showing mountains wasn't more similar - the X12 showed tree covered mountains and the MSFS showed snow covered mountains which was a bit unfair.

[futurecraft]

I love msfs2020 because of the graphics 😮

[Ngamer]

Also Depends on what you're flying in a sim. MSFS has some good default planes and others that I found a bit rubbish. I have spent quite a bit of money on buying add ons for MSFS. Much as I liked X plane 11 back in the day I haven't upgraded to 12 because MSFS is my flight simulator of choice now. One thing I will say about Xplane is its less beginner friendly and encourages some learning.

[activex]

1:40 - Let's all take in the full Graphical fidelity of Xplane like Gozz, frankbyte, Gold Gamer put it. This brings a nostalgia moment from ca 2000.

[SadBstard]

One is used as a simulator in a tv show about air accidents where data from the crash is input into the simulator for qualified pilots to try to fly and prevent the accident occurring. The other is MSFS.

[peterk_hh]

I like x-plane more than MSFS. Would be nice to compare the graphics from cockpit view instead from outside, as the rain for example looks good from inside in x-plane, but not from outside. I dont care about graphics outside, more important is cockpit view.

[waseythegray]

noticed you didnt talk bout the handling of planes grapics only very onsided view

[joaocavalcanti]

There is no competion ...XP 12 is a simulator and MSFS 2020/24 is a game

[BenSmith-pl]

What I recommend is to only use Xplane just for flight practising or so then use MSFS for the realistic scenery and stuff. Btw, the boing in MSFS 6:05 is kinda funny😆

[NicOz]

Should have compared water landings and tire/suspension physics as well

[simking]

one is a simulator one is a GAME you can play with a xbox controller

[gozz]

Is it me, or do all MSFS aircraft look like painted plastic?

[psour]

On the visual side only, MSFS is gorgeous with the "real" terrain and the great textures. X-Plane 12 has an awesome lightning and atmospheric system.

[suddenlysolo]

I deleted my X-Plane 11 the day after MSFS 2020 was released and I have no desire to try X-plane 12. MSFS is superior, imho, but X-Plane is going to still apeal to dedicated users. MSFS 2024 looks to be yet another advancement in flight simulation that X-Plane won't offer as it gets left behind. and it's base of users shrinks.

[simmooz]

Xplane performance is crap and it looks like a dogs dinner…but…it just feels so nice to fly in and ground handling is so much better. I use both however.

[davidking]

its best MSFS better than x12 bec its more scenery

[imellor]

Great comparison video and I think is fair, yes you can enhance snow?, scenary, rain and lighting in both XP11 & XP12 using 3rd party addons, but this video shows hoe far And the XP fan boy community will tell you XP created by a company with a real pilot. However its the same for Asobo, plus MSFS2020 has lighting, weather, storms, clouds and fantastic scenary right out of the box. And can run you sim with high to ultra setting on a 2080 or 3060 GPU and above. Where XP11&12 still struggles with this.

For me XP12 didn't offer enough when it was released and MSFS2020 gave me all I crave inc almost study level aircraft, under £60-70.

So my own hat is firmly in the Asbo camp and let's see what MSFS2024 brings.