Experts recommend Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note more than Arturia Keylab 88 MKII
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note over Arturia Keylab 88 MKII, but both MIDI Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note received 3 recommendations: from Music Critic (16 Feb 2024), Prime Sound (1 Nov 2024) and The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019). By contrast, Arturia Keylab 88 MKII received only 2 recommendations from Keyboard Kraze (5 Jan 2025) and Sweetwater (15 Apr 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | higherhz.com  | guitarandmusicinstitute.com  | Gearank
 | Keyboard Kraze  | Sweetwater  | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Music Critic  | Prime Sound  | The Guitar Junky  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | - | Check price |  Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| 21 | - | $999 |  Arturia Keylab 88 MKII The Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is a highly praised MIDI controller keyboard that offers a realistic piano playing experience, versatile control options, and a wide range of connectivity, making it a valuable tool for musicians and producers in both studio and live performances. | - | - | - | 9 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jan 2025 Keyboard Kraze ranked Arturia Keylab 88 MKII as #9
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 13 Arturia Keylab 88 MKII Best 88 Key MIDI Controller... ... ... Source: keyboardkraze.com - On 15 Apr 2024 Sweetwater ranked Arturia Keylab 88 MKII as #10
Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #10 out of 12 Arturia Keylab 88 MKII ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note as #8
Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #8 out of 10 Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 1 Nov 2024 Prime Sound ranked Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note as #2
Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note Budget Pick... ... ... Source: primesound.org - On 17 Mar 2019 The Guitar Junky ranked Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note as #5
Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #5 out of 5 Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note Source: www.theguitarjunky.com
After counting and adding up the 88 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note outranks Arturia Keylab 88 MKII. This is not to say that Arturia Keylab 88 MKII is a bad option. Like Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note outranks Arturia Keylab 88 MKII by 14 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note is more critically acclaimed than Arturia Keylab 88 MKII.
| 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 [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by strongmocha.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Doom Squad Music | 68 |
Score distribution:
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No expert reviews linked yet for Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note.
From Seller:
- 88 note Fatar TP/100LR keybed
- High quality, aftertouch, velocity sensitive, hammer-action, piano feel keyboard
- 16 RGB-backlit performance pads
- Control bank with 9 faders and 9 rotary knobs
- Please note: stand not included
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From Seller:
- Launchkey Mini - the mini keyboard for Ableton Live
- 16 multi-colour backlit velocity sensitive drum pads
- 8 knobs, dedicated navigation and control buttons
- Software for Mac and PC, Including: Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Novation Bass Station and V Station virtual instruments and over 4GB of Loopmasters samples
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