Question 1

Which is better, Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII or Novation Launchkey 49 MK3?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 8.5/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII worth it over the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3?

Accepted Answer

The Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII scores 8.5/10 while the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 scores 8.5/10. The Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best MIDI Keyboards 49 Key 2026 category.

Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII vs Novation Launchkey 49 MK3: Which to Buy?