Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | 88-note velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard |
| Sounds / presets | — | 2000 |
| Sequencer | internal 2-track sequencer / 37-key controller with step sequencer, CV/Gate I/O; 8 notes polyphony per step, 16 notes per Drum Step; arpeggiator | Multi-mode arpeggiator |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 30mm faders; 9 rotary encoders |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 8.2 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Release month | 10 | 2 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 8.2 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.