Novation Launchpad Mini mk3vsNovation Launchpad X
Summary
Novation Launchpad Mini mk3 and Novation Launchpad X: 2 Novation pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation Launchpad Mini mk3CurrentView details → | Novation Launchpad XCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | Polyphonic |
| Pads | 64 | 64 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | Scale mode, Chord mode, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette | Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 180 × 180 × 14.2 mm | 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.9 kg |
Key differences
- Aftertouch: Launchpad Mini mk3 – None Launchpad X – Polyphonic
- Bundled software: Launchpad Mini mk3 – Ableton Live Lite, AAS Session Bundle, XLN Addictive Keys, Klevgrand R0Verb & DAW Cassette Launchpad X – Ableton Live Lite, Novation Sound Collective bundle
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Launchpad Mini mk3 – 180 × 180 × 14.2 mm Launchpad X – 241 × 241 × 17.5 mm
- Weight: Launchpad Mini mk3 – 0.45 kg Launchpad X – 0.9 kg
Both are the same on pads (64), faders (0) and knobs / encoders (0).

