Kawai CN17 vs Roland F-130R
| Kawai CN17 | Roland F-130R | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact II action; 88 keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Matte key surfaces; Triple sensor hammer detection | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 316 |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging (HI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX recording | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 39 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Released | 2019 | 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 (39 kg vs 34.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 316).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 24 W).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CN17 · Roland F-130R. Rows with a highlighted background differ.