Kawai CA501 vs Roland F-130R
| Kawai CA501 | Roland F-130R | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 45 | 316 |
| Speakers | 100 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 66 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Release month | 4 | 5 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-130R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (66 kg vs 34.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you want more variety of built-in voices (45 vs 316).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you practise out loud without an amp (100 W vs 24 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA501 · Roland F-130R. Rows with a highlighted background differ.