Arturia MicroLab mk3vsArturia MiniLab 3
Summary
Arturia MicroLab mk3 and Arturia MiniLab 3: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia MicroLab mk3CurrentView details → | Arturia MiniLab 3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 25 |
| Key size | Slim | Slim |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Arturia slim keys | Arturia slim keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 4 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 8 |
| Display | None | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | — | TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Chord mode | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments The Gentleman |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | White, Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 406 × 125 × 39 mm | 355 × 220 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 1.5 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: MicroLab mk3 – 0 MiniLab 3 – 8
- Released: MicroLab mk3 – 2025 MiniLab 3 – 2022
- Faders: MicroLab mk3 – 0 MiniLab 3 – 4
- Knobs / encoders: MicroLab mk3 – 0 MiniLab 3 – 8
- Display: MicroLab mk3 – None MiniLab 3 – OLED
- Bundled software: MicroLab mk3 – Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite MiniLab 3 – Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite, UVI Model D, Native Instruments The Gentleman
Both are the same on keys (25), key action (Synth-action) and aftertouch (None).