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Experts prefer Nektar Impact LX25 Plus over Korg nanoKEY Studio
On 5 Apr 2024 (14 days ago) we went through 86 MIDI Controller expert endorsements .
Currently, Nektar Impact LX25 Plus received 2 endorsements from The Guitar Junky (17 Mar 2019) and Prime Sound (15 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, Korg nanoKEY Studio did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2019
The Guitar Junky ranked Nektar Impact LX25 Plus as #4 Rank MIDI Controller ... ... #4 out of 5 Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ... ... Source: www.theguitarjunky.com - On 15 Feb 2024
Prime Sound ranked Nektar Impact LX25 Plus as #3 Rank MIDI Controller Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Nektar Impact LX25 Plus Best Value... ... ... Source: primesound.org
Korg nanoKEY Studio 
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus Customers like Nektar Impact LX25 Plus 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.
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus, the pricier 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). Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ranks higher than that and Korg nanoKEY Studio ranks lower than that.
| Korg nanoKEY Studio | |
| Nektar Impact LX25 Plus |
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Nektar Impact LX25 Plus ranks #31 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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Nektar Impact LX25 Plus is more popular than Korg nanoKEY Studio
It's fairly safe to say that Nektar Impact LX25 Plus is a more popular midi controller than Korg nanoKEY Studio, based on its 1,000+ 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 Korg nanoKEY Studio and Nektar Impact LX25 Plus | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 | |
 | 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 | Cheaper |
 | M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 | $119 |
In comparison:
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 ranks #33 out of 96.
Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Arturia Keystep | $115 |
In comparison:
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 [2]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
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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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- 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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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 $62 less expensive than an average MIDI controller ($179.99).
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus is a 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 M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 or Akai MPD218 .
Nektar Impact LX25 Plus is $60 cheaper than the average MIDI controller ($179.99).
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