Akai MPK Mini IV vs CME Xkey Xkey 25
| Akai MPK Mini IV | CME Xkey Xkey 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys (3rd-generation Akai keybed) | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | polyphonic |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads (4 banks) | — |
| Weight | — | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 388 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Battery power | no (USB-C bus power) | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2013 |
| Release month | 10 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 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 Akai MPK Mini IV if budget is the priority — it is about $80 cheaper (approx.).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini IV · CME Xkey Xkey 25. Rows with a highlighted background differ.