Akai MPK Mini Plus vs CME Xkey Xkey 25
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | CME Xkey Xkey 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | polyphonic |
| 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 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | — |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 388 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Release month | 10 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 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 (1.26 kg vs 0.6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · CME Xkey Xkey 25. Rows with a highlighted background differ.