Kawai CA97 vs Roland F-130R
| Kawai CA97 | Roland F-130R | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Ebony Touch black key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; 88-key Graded counterweights | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 80 | 316 |
| Speakers | 135 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 85 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Release month | — | 5 |
| USB to host | yes | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-130R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (85 kg vs 34.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 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 (80 vs 316).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you practise out loud without an amp (135 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA97 · Roland F-130R. Rows with a highlighted background differ.