Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 vs Arturia MiniLab 3
| Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 | Arturia MiniLab 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-note fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch | 25 high quality note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard |
| Aftertouch | Yes (Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed with aftertouch); channel/poly type unspecified | — |
| Sounds / presets | 2000 | 15 |
| Sequencer | No; multi-mode arpeggiator only | Built-in arpeggiator |
| Pads / faders | 12 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 50mm faders; 9 360° rotary encoders; 1 clickable encoder | 2 banks of 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting; 8 rotary encoders; 4 sliders |
| Weight | 15.7 kg | 1 kg |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Release month | 3 | 10 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 25 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if budget is the priority — it is about $1150 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.7 kg vs 1 kg).
- Choose the Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2000 vs 15).
Full spec sheets: Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 · Arturia MiniLab 3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.