Kawai ES520 vs Roland F-130R
| Kawai ES520 | Roland F-130R | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact II action | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 34 | 316 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Release month | 9 | 5 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES520 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.5 kg vs 34.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES520 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 (34 vs 316).
- Choose the Kawai ES520 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 24 W).
- Choose the Kawai ES520 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES520 · Roland F-130R. Rows with a highlighted background differ.