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Tobii Eye Tracker 5 vs. TrackIR 5 for MSFS 2024

MSFS Setup · Methodology · Checked 2026-10-14

Head tracking is optional if preset cockpit views already work for you. Both products have official MSFS 2024 support. Tobii follows head and eye movement without a wearable clip; TrackIR follows a reflective clip included with its standard set.

Short answer Choose Tobii if you want eye tracking as well as head tracking and do not want to wear a clip. Tobii's screen-size guidance applies to eye tracking: up to 27 inches at 16:9 or 30 inches at 21:9. Tobii says those recommendations do not limit head tracking. Choose TrackIR if wearing its clip suits you; NaturalPoint lists a 120 fps sample rate and 9 ms response time. Those are manufacturer specifications, not a direct performance comparison.

What changes between the two

CheckTobii Eye Tracker 5TrackIR 5
InputHead and eye movementHead position and orientation from optical markers
What you wearNo cap or headset clipThe standard TrackClip attaches to a cap or visor
Screen guidanceEye tracking: up to 27 inches at 16:9 or 30 inches at 21:9. Tobii says this guidance does not apply to head tracking.NaturalPoint's product page describes monitor mounting and does not give a screen-size recommendation.
Listed tracking figuresOperating distance: 45–95 cm120 fps sample rate; 9 ms response time
MSFS 2024Tobii lists the game on its supported-games pageNaturalPoint lists the game as TrackIR Enhanced

Tobii's screen guidance and operating distance come from its product specifications. Its MSFS 2024 page lists the game and describes head and eye tracking. NaturalPoint lists the TrackIR 5 figures and included TrackClip and includes MSFS 2024 on its enhanced-games list.

Two options for a PC cockpit

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Tobii Eye Tracker 5 tracking bar

Tobii Eye Tracker 5

Head and eye tracking with no wearable clip. Check the screen and seating guidance if you plan to use eye tracking.

Check Tobii listing
NaturalPoint TrackIR 5 camera and monitor base

NaturalPoint TrackIR 5

Optical head tracking with the standard reflective TrackClip. Check the package contents if you want the separate headset-mounted accessory.

Check TrackIR listing

How to choose

Pick Tobii when you prefer a clip-free setup or want to use eye movement as an input. Its screen-size recommendation is for eye tracking, so a larger display is not by itself a reason to rule out head tracking.

Pick TrackIR when you are comfortable wearing the included clip and want the camera mounted at the display. NaturalPoint lists a TrackClip Pro for some headset bands as a separate accessory; check that exact package before ordering.

If you fly mostly on autopilot and use saved views, keep the hat switch. For helicopters and warbirds where you often look around the cockpit, see the controls guide. The guides index has the rest of the setup topics. If the tracker needs another USB port, use the powered USB hub guide.

FAQ

Is the Tobii Eye Tracker 5 supported in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Yes. Tobii lists Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 as a supported game. Tobii lists Windows 10 (64-bit) RS3 or newer as the device operating system requirement.

Do Tobii's screen size recommendations limit head tracking?

No. Tobii says the screen size recommendations apply to eye tracking and do not apply to head tracking. Its published eye tracking recommendation is up to 27 inches at 16:9 or 30 inches at 21:9.

Sources and method

Manufacturer pages checked October 14, 2026: Tobii Eye Tracker 5 specifications, Tobii's MSFS 2024 page, NaturalPoint's TrackIR 5 page, and its supported-games list.