Kawai CL36 vs Roland F-130R
| Kawai CL36 | Roland F-130R | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer action | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 96 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 316 |
| Sound engine | ・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX recording - 96 note maximum polyphony | — |
| Speakers | 30 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 36.5 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Release month | — | 5 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-130R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (36.5 kg vs 34.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (96 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 316).
- Choose the Kawai CL36 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CL36 · Roland F-130R. Rows with a highlighted background differ.