Best Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys) Under $100 2025

Affordable master keyboards (up to 25 keys) under $100 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Mobile Production For Laptop Musicians For Travel For Minimal Setup For Electronic Music For Compact Studios

BRANDS: AKAI Professional Korg Novation Miditech

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White

by AKAI Professional

Electronic Music Mobile Production Travel

Key Feature:

• Fits in laptop bags easily

✓ PROS

• Great for electronic and ambient music
• USB bus-powered convenience

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for piano playing
• Very limited playing range

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 WhiteMIDI ControllerSpecial Edition in White25 velocity-sensitive mini keys4-Way...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 498233

$91

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Nektar Impact LX25+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Nektar Impact LX25+

by Nektar

Travel Minimal Setup Electronic Music

Key Feature:

• Ultra-portable and lightweight

✓ PROS

• Ultra-portable and lightweight
• USB bus-powered convenience

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• Not suitable for piano playing

Nektar Impact LX25+USB MIDI Controller KeyboardWith 25 velocity-sensitive keysExtensive DAW integration incl. Track...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 400073

$98

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Miditech Garagekey Groove II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Miditech Garagekey Groove II

by Miditech

Minimal Setup Travel Laptop Musicians

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and mobile production

✓ PROS

• Perfect for travel and mobile production
• Fits in laptop bags easily

✗ CONS

• Limited real-time performance capability
• Often lacks full-size keys

Miditech Garagekey Groove IIUSB Controller Keyboard25 Velocity-sensitive mini keys8 Velocity-sensitive RGB pads4 Faders...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 553041

$76

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Korg microKEY 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Korg microKEY 25

by Korg

Laptop Musicians Mobile Production Minimal Setup

Key Feature:

• USB bus-powered convenience

✓ PROS

• Ultra-portable and lightweight
• Great for electronic and ambient music

✗ CONS

• May feel cramped for complex music
• Not suitable for piano playing

Korg microKEY 25USB Keyboard25 Mini keys with natural touchArpeggiatorPitch-Bend and Modulations joystickOctave shift...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 280312

$70

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AKAI Professional LPK25 MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

AKAI Professional LPK25 MKII

by AKAI Professional

Electronic Music Travel Laptop Musicians

Key Feature:

• Ultra-portable and lightweight

✓ PROS

• Great for electronic and ambient music
• Ultra-portable and lightweight

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• May feel cramped for complex music

AKAI Professional LPK25 MKIILaptop Keyboard Controller25 Velocity sensitive mini keysButtons for octave...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 552523

$51

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Miditech Garagekey PAD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Miditech Garagekey PAD

by Miditech

Compact Studios Electronic Music Mobile Production

Key Feature:

• Fits in laptop bags easily

✓ PROS

• USB bus-powered convenience
• Ultra-portable and lightweight

✗ CONS

• Limited real-time performance capability
• Very limited playing range

Miditech Garagekey PADUSB Masterkeyboard25 Velocity-sensitive mini keys16 Velocity-sensitive RGB pads8 KnobsFixed chord...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 553052

$74

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AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Black

by AKAI Professional

Minimal Setup Compact Studios Laptop Musicians

Key Feature:

• Great for electronic and ambient music

✓ PROS

• USB bus-powered convenience
• Great for electronic and ambient music

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for piano playing
• Very limited playing range

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 BlackMIDI ControllerSpecial edition in black25 Velocity-sensitive mini keys4-Way...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 498232

$98

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AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Gray - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Gray

by AKAI Professional

Compact Studios Mobile Production Electronic Music

Key Feature:

• Great for electronic and ambient music

✓ PROS

• Ultra-portable and lightweight
• Fits in laptop bags easily

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• Not suitable for piano playing

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 GrayMIDI ControllerSpecial edition in grey25 velocity-sensitive mini keysFour-way...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 531464

$98

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Korg microKEY Air 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Korg microKEY Air 25

by Korg

Travel Laptop Musicians Electronic Music

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and mobile production

✓ PROS

• USB bus-powered convenience
• Fits in laptop bags easily

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• Not suitable for piano playing

Korg microKEY Air 2525-Key MIDI keyboardWith Bluetooth for wireless operation on iPadiPhoneMac or PCCompact natural...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 374923

$98

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Swissonic MiniKey 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Swissonic MiniKey 25

by Swissonic

Travel Minimal Setup Mobile Production

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and mobile production

✓ PROS

• Fits in laptop bags easily
• USB bus-powered convenience

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for piano playing
• Often lacks full-size keys

Swissonic MiniKey 25MIDI Keyboard with BluetoothWith 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys and rechargeable batteryEasy...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 565449

$54

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Korg nanoKEY 2 black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Korg nanoKEY 2 black

by Korg

Laptop Musicians Minimal Setup Mobile Production

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and mobile production

✓ PROS

• Great for electronic and ambient music
• Perfect for travel and mobile production

✗ CONS

• Limited real-time performance capability
• Very limited playing range

Korg nanoKEY 2 blackUSB-MIDI ControllerKeyboard: 25-Key-Keyboard with velocity sensitivity and 4...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 268270

$61

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Arturia MicroLab Mk3 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Arturia MicroLab Mk3 White

by Arturia

Compact Studios Mobile Production Laptop Musicians

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and mobile production

✓ PROS

• USB bus-powered convenience
• Great for electronic and ambient music

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• Limited real-time performance capability

Arturia MicroLab Mk3 WhiteUSB-C MIDI Controller25 Velocity-sensitive slim keys2 touch-sensitive sensors for pitch bend...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617645

$63

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AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3

by AKAI Professional

Compact Studios Minimal Setup Electronic Music

Key Feature:

• Ultra-portable and lightweight

✓ PROS

• USB bus-powered convenience
• Fits in laptop bags easily

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for piano playing
• May feel cramped for complex music

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3MIDI Controller25 velocity-sensitive mini keys4-way joystick for pitch and modulation...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 498231

$91

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Arturia MicroLab Mk3 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Arturia MicroLab Mk3 Black

by Arturia

Travel Mobile Production Electronic Music

Key Feature:

• Great for electronic and ambient music

✓ PROS

• Perfect for travel and mobile production
• USB bus-powered convenience

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• Often lacks full-size keys

Arturia MicroLab Mk3 BlackUSB-C MIDI Controller25 Velocity-sensitive slim keys2 touch-sensitive sensors for pitch bend...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 617643

$62

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Miditech Midistart Music 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Miditech Midistart Music 25

by Miditech

Electronic Music Minimal Setup Laptop Musicians

Key Feature:

• USB bus-powered convenience

✓ PROS

• Great for electronic and ambient music
• Ultra-portable and lightweight

✗ CONS

• Very limited playing range
• May feel cramped for complex music

Miditech Midistart Music 25USB Master Keyboard25 Large keysWith velocityPitch-Bend and Modulations joystick+/- Octave...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 230804

$81

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How to Choose the Best Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced master keyboards (up to 25 keys) typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys) Under $100 2025

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White

Nektar Impact LX25+

Miditech Garagekey Groove II

Korg microKEY 25

AKAI Professional LPK25 MKII

Miditech Garagekey PAD

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Black

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Gray

Korg microKEY Air 25

Swissonic MiniKey 25

Korg nanoKEY 2 black

Arturia MicroLab Mk3 White

AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3

Arturia MicroLab Mk3 Black

Miditech Midistart Music 25

How to Choose the Best Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

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