Experts prefer Arturia MiniLab MkII over Korg nanoKEY Studio
On 3 May 2024 (5 days ago) we went through 86 MIDI Controller expert endorsements .
Currently, Arturia MiniLab MkII received 2 endorsements from Prime Sound (15 Feb 2024) and Gearank (29 Apr 2023). Meanwhile, Korg nanoKEY Studio did not receive any endorsements this month.
Curious to see this month's entire MIDI Controllers ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Feb 2024
Prime Sound ranked Arturia MiniLab MkII as #4 Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Arturia MiniLab MkII Best Slim Keys Controller... ... ... Source: primesound.org - On 29 Apr 2023
Gearank ranked Arturia MiniLab MkII as #1 Rank MIDI Controller Comment #1 out of 9 Arturia MiniLab MkII Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers Under $200... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com
Arturia MiniLab MkII 
Korg nanoKEY Studio Customers like Arturia MiniLab MkII way 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.
Arturia MiniLab MkII, 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). Arturia MiniLab MkII ranks higher than that and Korg nanoKEY Studio ranks lower than that.
| Arturia MiniLab MkII |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
|
| Korg nanoKEY Studio | |
| Median best-selling MIDI Controller |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
|
Arturia MiniLab MkII is more popular than Korg nanoKEY Studio
It's fairly safe to say that Arturia MiniLab MkII is a more popular midi controller than Korg nanoKEY Studio, based on its 3,000+ 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 Arturia MiniLab MkII and Korg nanoKEY Studio | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | $110 |
In comparison:
Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note ranks #38 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.0 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Akai MPK Mini MK3 | $99 |
In comparison:
9.5 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 | $92 |
In comparison:
Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 ranks #42 out of 96. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.8 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | 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 | |
| Rank | Change | Price | MIDI Controller | Consordini  | Prime Sound | E-Home Recording Studio  | Spy  | The Guitar Junky  |
Music Critic  | Keyboard Kraze  | Gearank | Music Radar  | Digital Piano Judge  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $92 |  Akai MPK Mini MKII 25 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $349 |  Akai Pro MPK249 | - | - | - | - | -
| 3 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | - | $109 |  Arturia MiniLab MkII | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $110 |  Novation Launchkey Mini 25-Note | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Show all rows | |||||||||||||
Expert reviews [10]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by Keyboard Kraze | 88 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- THE BEST MUSIC-MAKING FLOW: MiniLab MkII is an easy keyboard controller that adapts to your needs, your style and your workflow, so you can make music just the way you like it. An ideal small controller for musicians on the move and studios where workspace is limited, it features versatile controls, perfect integration, and a superb bundle of included software!
- Read more
- 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
- Read more
Arturia MiniLab MkII is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling MIDI controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arturia MiniLab 3 or Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 .
Arturia MiniLab MkII is $69.90 cheaper than the average MIDI controller ($178.90).
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 $61.91 less expensive than an average MIDI controller ($178.90).
You might also like:
Go to rankings
Go to rankings
Go to rankings
Go to rankings