Hammond M-solo vs Hammond XK-5
| Hammond M-solo | Hammond XK-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 49 keys with virtual "Multi-Touch" keybed (B-3 playing feel), MTW II drawbar engine | Dual-manual square-front ("waterfall") keybed, 61 playing keys per manual (122 total) plus 12 preset keys per manual, new mechanical key-bed design |
| Polyphony | 61 | 61 |
| Sounds / presets | 3 | 100 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 3.63 kg | 15.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1189 × 401 × 119 mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 49 | 122 |
| Pedals | — | 8-pin DIN EXP-100F expression pedal, Control 1 / Control 2, Optional 13/20/25-note pedalboard with adjustable sustain |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Hammond M-solo if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (3.63 kg vs 15.7 kg).
- Choose the Hammond XK-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (3 vs 100).
Full spec sheets: Hammond M-solo · Hammond XK-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.