Product Comparison: Nektar Impact LX25 vs Akai MPK Mini MK3
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General Specifications
Brand
Nektar
Akai
Model
Impact LX25
MPK Mini MK3
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Impact LX range of budget USB MIDI controller delivers performance way above its class. From the velocity sensitive keyboard, 8 velocity sensitive pads to the rubberized fader cap and low-profile design, Impact LX feels, looks and performs like a class act.
Introducing the MPK Mini MK3, the 3rd iteration of the world’s legendary best-selling mini 25-key plug and play USB MIDI keyboard controller that redefined how a generation of creators make music.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
25
25
Weighted Keys
No
No
Metronome Included
Yes
Yes
Nektar Impact LX25
Akai MPK Mini MK3
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Nektar Impact LX25 MIDI Keyboard
- Solid build. Keys are good. Pads have an amazing feel.
- The drum pads feel good and sturdy.
- It is solid, and the keys, knobs and pads have a nice feel.
- The full size keys have a very pleasant action.
- The construction is very good and the keys feel great.
Akai MPK Mini MK3 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The keys and drum pads are very velocity sensitive which is nice.
- The keys and pads feel nice and sturdy to use.
- Keybed feels good, nice and responsive.
- The 25-keys are nice and small for a laptop/small studio setup.
- The build itself is fantastic. These keys feels really nice.
Size & Weight
Height
2.75 in.
1.75 in.
Width
18.74 in.
12.5 in.
Depth
10.51 in.
7.13 in.
Weight
3.96 lbs.
1.65 lbs.
Nektar Impact LX25
Akai MPK Mini MK3
Nektar Impact LX25
Akai MPK Mini MK3
Nektar Impact LX25
Akai MPK Mini MK3
Nektar Impact LX25
Akai MPK Mini MK3
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nektar Impact LX25 MIDI Keyboard
- Compact, small footprint on my desk.
- Super compact and portable, fits in my small laptop bag.
- This is a great compact controller.
- Simple and compact.
- The build quality is great, has decent weight to it which I like.
Akai MPK Mini MK3 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The build quality is great, it’s compact.
- Very light and compact.
- Very convenient for transport, the design is clean.
- It’s very compact and portable which is great.
- It feels sturdy with a good weight to it.
Features
Display Type
Backlit LCD
OLED
Mixing Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Equalizer
Yes
Yes
Drum Pads
Yes
Yes
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
Yes
Yes
Power Source
USB
USB
Extras
Pitch and modulation wheels, Sustain pedal jack, MIDI over USB functionality
Sustain pedal jack, Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttons, MPC Beats, 8x Backlit Pads
What customers say about "Features"
Nektar Impact LX25 MIDI Keyboard
- The drum pads and rotary encoders are super easy to assign to any parameter.
- It's well built, looks beautiful, great layout.
- It installed very easily, and works great.
- The buttons and knobs feel solid and responsive.
- Great item! Keys feel great, pads are good, controls work great.
Akai MPK Mini MK3 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The build quality is great and it does have fantastic features.
- The drum pads work well and are responsive.
- The keys and pads have a very nice feel to me, and I like the infinite range controls.
- Works great with ableton live.
- The weight in the keys feels perfect asking with the 8 stiff backlit pads.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
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