CME Xkey Xkey 25 vs CME Xkey Xkey 37
| CME Xkey Xkey 25 | CME Xkey Xkey 37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | polyphonic | polyphonic |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 388 × 135 × 16 mm | 553 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
| Pads Faders | pressure-sensitive pitch bend and modulation buttons, octave +/- and sustain buttons | 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 | Micro USB; Xport connector with Xcable (5-pin DIN MIDI OUT, sustain and expression pedal inputs) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey 25 if budget is the priority — it is about $120 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey 25 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (0.6 kg vs 0.88 kg).
Full spec sheets: CME Xkey Xkey 25 · CME Xkey Xkey 37. Rows with a highlighted background differ.