Kawai MP7 vs Roland FP-5
| Kawai MP7 | Roland FP-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer II action - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 64 |
| Sequencer | — | 1 song |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 21 kg | 21.5 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 |
| Discontinued | 2017 | — |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai MP7 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21 kg vs 21.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai MP7 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 64).
- Choose the Kawai MP7 if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland FP-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 20 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai MP7 · Roland FP-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.