Novation FLkey 49 mk2vsNovation Launchkey 25 mk3
Summary
Novation FLkey 49 mk2 and Novation Launchkey 25 mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation FLkey 49 mk2 | Novation Launchkey 25 mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Semi-weighted piano-style | Synth-style |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out | DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundle | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 730 × 263.5 × 93 mm | 463 × 258 × 77 mm |
| Weight | 4.08 kg | 1.8 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: FLkey 49 mk2 – 49 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 25
- Key action: FLkey 49 mk2 – Semi-weighted Launchkey 25 mk3 – Synth-action
- Released: FLkey 49 mk2 – 2026 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 2020
- Keybed: FLkey 49 mk2 – Semi-weighted piano-style Launchkey 25 mk3 – Synth-style
- Faders: FLkey 49 mk2 – 9 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 0
- Display: FLkey 49 mk2 – OLED Launchkey 25 mk3 – LCD
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and pads (16).