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Experts prefer Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 over Korg nanoKEY Studio
On 5 Apr 2024 (13 days ago) we went through 86 MIDI Controller expert endorsements .
Currently, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 received 4 endorsements from Music Critic (7 Jan 2023), The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019) Prime Sound (15 Feb 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Korg nanoKEY Studio did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Music Radar  | Gearank  | Keyboard Kraze  | Music Critic  | The Guitar Junky  | Spy  | E-Home Recording Studio  | Digital Piano Judge  | Prime Sound  | Consordini  |
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| 1 | - | $92 |  Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $118 |  Korg nanoKEY Studio | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 as #7
Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #7 out of 10 Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 17 Mar 2019 The Guitar Junky ranked Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 as #1
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 5 Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.theguitarjunky.com - On 15 Feb 2024 Prime Sound ranked Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 as #1
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 8 Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: primesound.org - On 18 Oct 2021 Consordini ranked Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 as #1
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 10 Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 A Personal Favorite... ... ... Source: consordini.com
Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 
Korg nanoKEY Studio Customers like Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Korg nanoKEY Studio
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Akai MPK Mini MKII 25, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Korg nanoKEY Studio.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling midi controller receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 ranks higher than that and Korg nanoKEY Studio ranks lower than that.
| Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 |
In comparison:
Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 ranks #42 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.8 Great
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| Korg nanoKEY Studio | |
| Median best-selling MIDI Controller |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is more popular than Korg nanoKEY Studio
It's fairly safe to say that Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is a more popular midi controller than Korg nanoKEY Studio, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 and Korg nanoKEY Studio | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Nektar Impact LX25 Plus | $120 |
In comparison:
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ranks #31 out of 96.
Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Akai MPK Mini MK3 | $99 |
In comparison:
9.5 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Arturia MiniLab MkII | $109 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Akai MPK Mini Mk3 | $99 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Music Radar | Gearank | Keyboard Kraze | Music Critic | The Guitar Junky | Spy | E-Home Recording Studio | Digital Piano Judge | Prime Sound | Consordini |
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| 1 | - | $92 | Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 The Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 MIDI Controller is a compact and versatile option for musicians and producers looking for a portable and affordable MIDI controller for creating electronic music and controlling parameters in music production software. | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $349 |  Akai Pro MPK249 The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI controller keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys, a range of controls, and excellent build quality, making it a reliable choice for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $109 |  Arturia MiniLab MkII The Arturia MiniLab MkII is a compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller with 25 mini-sized keys, 16 assignable knobs, and USB connectivity, making it a versatile option for musicians and producers on-the-go. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| 4 | - | $110 |  Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Keyboard Kraze | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 79 |
| Lowest score by Digital Piano Review | 60 |
Score distribution:
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| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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- Compact keyboard controller easily fits backpack and studio production desk (12.4" long, 1.6 lbs)
- Powered by USB connection to computer, with free virtual-instrument download packages
- Crammed full of all the features you need to play and edit musical ideas
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- Step-record as easily as typing. A keyboard with 25 backlit keys that illuminate
- More freedom to produce music, via USB or wirelessly
- Lightweight and compact design can be placed anywhere and easily transported
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Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 or Arturia BeatStep Controller .
Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is $86.78 cheaper than the average MIDI controller ($179).
Korg nanoKEY Studio is a well-known and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Akai MPD218 or M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 .
Korg nanoKEY Studio is $61.01 less expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179).
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