Of the two, the Alesis Command Mesh Kit has a lot more features that you might need, like custom sampling, better sound editing capabilities, onboard recording, more sounds, and much more. If you think you don't need most of these features, it might be a good idea to save a few bucks and go for the DED-200.
Donner DED-200 vs Alesis Command Mesh Kit (2024) Head to Head
Overall, the Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a better e-drum kit, because it has more features and better functionality than the Donner DED-200. The Donner DED-200 is a beginner-friendly e-drum kit, while the Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a mid-tier e-drum kit.
In this comparison article, we will help you figure out which of these two e-drum kits is the right choice for you. If you are a beginner and just starting out, then the Donner-DED 200 is a great option. If, however, you want to invest in a better e-drum kit, the Command Mesh Kit is a better e-drum kit.
Key Differences
The Alesis Command Advanced Drum Module has 671 sounds and 74 kits built-in, while the DED-200 has only 225 sounds and 16 kits.
There is no onboard recording on the DED-200, which is a very useful tool to have while practicing.
The tom pads on the Alesis Command Mesh kit are dual-zone, while on the DED-200 are single-zone.
The Donner DED-200 is equipped with the DED-200, while the Alesis Command Mesh Kit uses the Command Advanced Drum Module.
Key Features in Common
Both e-drum kits come with three 8" tom pads.
The drum modules in both of the e-drums have metronome built-in.
All the pads on both of the e-drum kits are all mesh.
Check out the Donner DED-200 in action.
And here's a video of the Alesis Command Mesh Kit.
One thing to note is that the Alesis Command Mesh Kit has custom sampling, while that is a feature that is missing on the Donner DED-200. Also, even though both e-drum kits have MIDI connections, only the Alesis Command Mesh Kit can connect with both USB and 5-pin MIDI connection, while the DED-200 has only MIDI over USB.
Price Comparison Between The Donner DED-200 and Alesis Command Mesh Kit
Use the below to get up-to-date prices for both the Donner DED-200 and Alesis Command Mesh Kit
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Verdict
The Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a better option by far. It's great for beginners and professional drummers that need a practice kit. If you are a beginner, however, and you don't want to spend as much, even with a lot of features missing, the Donner DED-200 is a good beginner-friendly e-drum kit.
Emil Pachkovski