Akai MPK Mini Mk3 vs CME Xkey Xkey 25
| Akai MPK Mini Mk3 | CME Xkey Xkey 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity-sensitive ("Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed"); action type unspecified | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | Not specified | polyphonic |
| Sequencer | Built-in arpeggiator | — |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 (velocity- and pressure-sensitive, 2 banks) | — |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 388 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2013 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 25 |
| Knobs | 8 (360°) | — |
| Category | midi-controller | — |
| 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 Mk3 if budget is the priority — it is about $60 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey 25 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (0.85 kg vs 0.6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Mk3 · CME Xkey Xkey 25. Rows with a highlighted background differ.