The Alesis Surge Mesh Kit has a better value, because added features on the Alesis Command Mesh Kit don't justify the price difference between the two. But if budget is not an issue, then definitely the Command Mesh Kit is a better e-drum kit overall.
Alesis Command Mesh Kit vs Alesis Surge Mesh Kit (2024) Head to Head
The Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a better e-drum kit overall. It has more features and a better drum module. The Alesis Surge Mesh Kit, on the other hand, is more aimed toward beginner players, but both of the e-drum kits are used by more advanced drummers as a home practice kit.
Both e-drum kits are mid-tier e-drum kits from Alesis. They both have all mesh heads, easy-to-use drum modules, and pretty much the same triggering technology. The more expensive price tag on the Alesis Command Mesh Kit is because of all the added features that you might or might not need. In this comparison article, we are gonna help you figure out if you need to spend a bit more to get the Command Mesh Kit, or if the Surge Mesh Kit is a better option for you.
Key Differences
The Command Advanced Drum Module has 671 sounds and 74 different kits, while the Surge Drum Module has 385 sounds and 40 different kits built-in
The Alesis Command Mesh Kit has custom sampling built-in. You can use a USB flash drive to record songs, load samples, save kits, and load kits.
The drum rack between the two is a bit different and the cymbals on the Alesis Command kit are mounted with boom arms.
The Alesis Command Mesh Kit is equipped with the Command Advanced Drum Module, while the Alesis Surge Mesh Kit uses the Surge Drum Module.
Key Features in Common
Both drum kits have tunable mesh heads that you can adjust according to your playstyle.
The Surge Mesh Kit, as well as the Command Mesh Kit have two inputs for additional pads or cymbals.
Both the Command and the Surge e-drum kits are 5-piece drum kits with three cymbals.
Check out the Alesis Command Mesh Kit in action.
And here's a video of the Alesis Surge Mesh Kit.
Custom sampling is another capability of the Command Advanced Drum Module that the Surge Drum Module lacks. A USB flash drive may be used to record songs, load samples, store kits, and load kits on the Command module.
Price Comparison Between The Alesis Command Mesh Kit and Alesis Surge Mesh Kit
Use the below to get up-to-date prices for both the Alesis Command Mesh Kit and Alesis Surge Mesh Kit
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Verdict
Unless you want custom sampling or more sounds and kits, the Surge may be a better bargain. If, on the other hand, you want a more versatile drum module, the Command Mesh kit is a better choice. In any case, both kits are excellent for the price and features they provide.
Emil Pachkovski