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Experts recommend Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 more than Novation Launchpad Pro
As of 5 Apr 2024, experts prefer Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 over Novation Launchpad Pro, but both MIDI Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 received 4 recommendations: from Music Critic (7 Jan 2023), The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019) Prime Sound (15 Feb 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Novation Launchpad Pro received only 1 recommendation from E-Home Recording Studio.
| 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 |
| 45 | N/A | $337 |  Novation Launchpad Pro | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - |
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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 - E-Home Recording Studio
ranked Novation Launchpad Pro as #6
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Novation Launchpad Pro A Pad Controller for Ableton Live... ... ... Source: ehomerecordingstudio.com
After counting and adding up the 86 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 outranks Novation Launchpad Pro. This is not to say that Novation Launchpad Pro is a bad option. Like Akai MPK Mini MKII 25, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 
Novation Launchpad Pro Customers like Novation Launchpad Pro somewhat 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.
Novation Launchpad Pro
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Novation Launchpad Pro, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Akai MPK Mini MKII 25.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling midi controller receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Both Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 and Novation Launchpad Pro receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 |
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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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| Novation Launchpad Pro |
In comparison:
Novation Launchpad Pro ranks #24 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling MIDI Controller |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is more popular than Novation Launchpad Pro
It's fairly safe to say that Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 is a more popular midi controller than Novation Launchpad Pro, 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 Novation Launchpad Pro | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 |
 | Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 | $90 |
In comparison:
Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 ranks #11 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper 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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| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 13
- 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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- Our Deepest Ableton Live Integration – Quickly launch clips and scenes, access mixer, device and transport controls, and quantise, duplicate and double, all without touching your mouse — making it easier and more tactile to control your performances. Capture MIDI makes sure you never miss an idea so you keep in the creative flow.
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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 $87.77 cheaper than the average MIDI controller ($179.99).
Novation Launchpad Pro is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Akai Pro MPK249 or Novation Launchkey 88 .
Novation Launchpad Pro is $157.01 more expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179.99).
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