Experts recommend Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 more than Nektar Impact LX25 Plus
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 over Nektar Impact LX25 Plus, but both MIDI Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 received 3 recommendations: from Music Critic (16 Feb 2024), Prime Sound (1 Nov 2024) and The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019). By contrast, Nektar Impact LX25 Plus received only 2 recommendations from Prime Sound (1 Nov 2024) and The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019).
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | higherhz.com  | guitarandmusicinstitute.com  | Gearank  | Keyboard Kraze  | Sweetwater
 | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Music Critic  | Prime Sound  | The Guitar Junky  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  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 |
| 11 | - | $100 |  Nektar Impact LX25 Plus | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Nov 2024 Prime Sound ranked Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 as #1 and Nektar Impact LX25 Plus as #3
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 8 Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 Editor's Choice... ... ... #3 out of 8 Nektar Impact LX25 Plus Best Value... ... ... Source: primesound.org - On 17 Mar 2019 The Guitar Junky ranked Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 as #1 and Nektar Impact LX25 Plus as #4
Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 5 Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 Editor's Choice... ... ... #4 out of 5 Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ... ... ... Source: www.theguitarjunky.com - On 16 Feb 2024 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
After counting and adding up the 88 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 outranks Nektar Impact LX25 Plus. This is not to say that Nektar Impact LX25 Plus is a bad option. Like Akai MPK Mini MKII 25, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 outranks Nektar Impact LX25 Plus by 10 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is more critically acclaimed than Nektar Impact LX25 Plus.
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | higherhz.com | guitarandmusicinstitute.com | Gearank | Keyboard Kraze | Sweetwater | Equipboard | Music Radar | Music Critic | Prime Sound | The Guitar Junky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | 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 |
| 2 | - | $99 |  Akai MPK Mini MK3 The Akai MPK Mini MK3 is a highly regarded MIDI controller that offers a range of features and functionality, including 25 mini-sized keys, programmable knobs, and a compact and lightweight design, making it a reliable and versatile option for musicians and producers. | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $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 | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total 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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 2 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by makebeats101.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 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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From Seller:
- POWERFUL CONTROL CENTER: Impact LX25+ features programmable real-time controls: 1x 30mm fader and 8x potentiometers. Each control is fully programmable to send unique MIDI messages and can be stored in any of the 5 user presets. So you can control up to 5 different devices and switch between them seamlessly, in addition to DAW integration
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