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Novation FLkey Mini 25 mk2vsNovation Launchkey 25 mk3

Summary

Novation FLkey Mini 25 mk2 and Novation Launchkey 25 mk3: 2 Novation controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 22 compared specifications.

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FLkey Mini 25 mk2

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Launchkey 25 mk3
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General
ManufacturerNovationNovation
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20262020
Keyboard
Keys2525
Key sizeMiniFull
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedSynth-styleSynth-style
Controls
Pads1616
Faders00
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayOLEDLCD
Pitch / modTouch stripsWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-B
MIDI portsTRS outDIN out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transportArpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode, DAW transport
Bundled softwareFL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundleAbleton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)338.5 × 176.8 × 49 mm463 × 258 × 77 mm
Weight0.78 kg1.8 kg

Key differences

  • Released: FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – 2026 Launchkey 25 mk3 – 2020
  • Key size: FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – Mini Launchkey 25 mk3 – Full
  • Display: FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – OLED Launchkey 25 mk3 – LCD
  • Pitch / mod: FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – Touch strips Launchkey 25 mk3 – Wheels
  • USB: FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – USB-C Launchkey 25 mk3 – USB-B
  • Bundled software: FLkey Mini 25 mk2 – FL Studio Fruity Edition (6-month trial), Novation plug-in bundle Launchkey 25 mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand plug-ins

Both are the same on keys (25), key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (16).