Arturia KeyLab88 vs Akai MPK88

[DeaconBlues]

Hello Everyone!
It's my first time posting here, so I apologize in advance for any beginner's mistakes.
I am looking for a hammer action master keyboard for my homestudio to controll my VSTs. I narrowed it down to the two models in the title, although I'm open to suggestions from you guys/gals. I can pick up either of the two used for 350 swiss francs (roughly the same in $). Any comments on features/keybed quality?
Thank you so much and have a nice weekend!

 

[Biggles]

Welcome.

Are you sure you have the correct models and prices identified.

The Arturia is $800 and it is the 49 key version that is listed at $399 on the Sweetwater website.

The Arturia has a Fatar keybed that does get mixed reviews but not as mixed as the MPK which get a lot of adverse comments on the action.

I cannot comment specufucally on the Keylab as I have an Arturia Keylab Essential 49 which is well made and pretty good for the price, its not hammer action though.

I found this comparitive review that for your choices seems pretty typical.

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[DeaconBlues]

Welcome.

Are you sure you have the correct models and prices identified.

The Arturia is $800 and it is the 49 key version that is listed at $399 on the Sweetwater website.

The Arturia has a Fatar keybed that does get mixed reviews but not as mixed as the MPK which get a lot of adverse comments on the action.

I cannot comment specufucally on the Keylab as I have an Arturia Keylab Essential 49 which is well made and pretty good for the price, its not hammer action though.

I found this comparitive review that for your choices seems pretty typical.

Choosing the Best 88 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards - 2024

Looking for a MIDI controller that gives you the full range of 88-keys? We’ve rounded up the best 88-key MIDI controller keyboards that are worth closer inspection.

www.gearank.com

Thanks for replying! Yes, I'm sure about the prices, they are both second hand, that's why they are so cheap.