Akai Professional MPK Mini mk4vsAkai Professional MPK225
Summary
Akai Professional MPK Mini mk4 and Akai Professional MPK225: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPK Mini mk4CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK225CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2014 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 25 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Keybed | Akai Gen 3 mini keys | Semi-weighted |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 8 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Note repeat, Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats, Studio Instrument Collection (Akai, Moog and AIR instruments) | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 347 × 192 × 46 mm | 489 × 298 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 1.05 kg | 2.76 kg |
Key differences
- Key action: MPK Mini mk4 – Synth-action MPK225 – Semi-weighted
- Aftertouch: MPK Mini mk4 – None MPK225 – Channel
- Released: MPK Mini mk4 – 2025 MPK225 – 2014
- Key size: MPK Mini mk4 – Mini MPK225 – Full
- Keybed: MPK Mini mk4 – Akai Gen 3 mini keys MPK225 – Semi-weighted
- Display: MPK Mini mk4 – OLED MPK225 – LCD
Both are the same on keys (25) and pads (8).