CME Xkey Xkey 25 vs CME Xkey Xkey Air 25
| CME Xkey Xkey 25 | CME Xkey Xkey Air 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch | full-size velocity-sensitive keys (unweighted), polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | polyphonic | polyphonic |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 0.61 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 388 × 135 × 16 mm | 388 × 135 × 16 mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Release month | 1 | 6 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 25 |
| 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 | rechargeable lithium battery |
| Connectors | Micro USB (Xkey 25 official spec); the current store SKU is the USB-C revision | MIDI over USB and Bluetooth (BLE) |
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 0.61 kg).
- Choose the CME Xkey Xkey Air 25 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: CME Xkey Xkey 25 · CME Xkey Xkey Air 25. Rows with a highlighted background differ.