Akai MPK261 vs CME Xkey Xkey 25
| Akai MPK261 | CME Xkey Xkey 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes (channel aftertouch) | polyphonic |
| Sequencer | an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns; MPC Note Repeat | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 16 pads; velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 4 banks; 8 faders (3 banks); 8 360-degree encoders (3 banks); 8 switches (LED-backlit, 3 banks) | — |
| Weight | 6.84 kg | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 388 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Release month | 2 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 25 |
| Pads Faders | — | pressure-sensitive pitch bend and modulation buttons, octave +/- and sustain buttons |
| Power | — | USB bus powered |
| Connectors | — | Micro USB (Xkey 25 official spec); the current store SKU is the USB-C revision |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey 25 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.84 kg vs 0.6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK261 · CME Xkey Xkey 25. Rows with a highlighted background differ.