Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2vsAkai Professional MPK Mini mk3
Summary
Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2 and Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 25 |
| Key size | Mini | Mini |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Akai mini keys | Akai Gen 2 mini keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 40 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | None | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | None | Joystick |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | — | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, White, Red |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 315 × 193 × 47 mm | 318 × 181 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC Key 25 mk2 – 40 MPK Mini mk3 – 8
- Released: APC Key 25 mk2 – 2022 MPK Mini mk3 – 2020
- Keybed: APC Key 25 mk2 – Akai mini keys MPK Mini mk3 – Akai Gen 2 mini keys
- Display: APC Key 25 mk2 – None MPK Mini mk3 – OLED
- Pitch / mod: APC Key 25 mk2 – None MPK Mini mk3 – Joystick
- Bundled software: APC Key 25 mk2 – Ableton Live Lite MPK Mini mk3 – MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet
Both are the same on keys (25), key action (Synth-action) and aftertouch (None).