Behringer Poly D vs Roland GO:KEYS 5
| Behringer Poly D | Roland GO:KEYS 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Full-Size Keys | 61 box-shape keys with velocity (synth action) |
| Polyphony | 4 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 0 | 1154 |
| Sequencer | 32-Step Sequencer + Arpeggiator | — |
| Sound engine | аналог: 4 VCO | ZEN-Core sound generator (1,154 tones + 74 drum kits; Roland Cloud sound pack expansion), 203 accompaniment styles |
| Effects | BBD Stereo Chorus | Tone MFX 2 systems x 93 types, Total MFX 1 system x 15 types, Reverb 4 types; mic effects (auto harmony, voice transformer, compressor, noise suppressor) |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [950, 87, 286] mm |
| Battery power | — | yes (8 x AA alkaline approx. 5 hours, or Ni-MH approx. 6 hours) |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
| Category | synthesizer | — |
| Controls | 84 | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if budget is the priority — it is about $100 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.3 kg vs 4.9 kg).
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (0 vs 1154).
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Behringer Poly D · Roland GO:KEYS 5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.