Kawai MP7SE vs Roland RD-800
| Kawai MP7SE | Roland RD-800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer III action | PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 1113 |
| Sound engine | ・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording - 256 note maximum polyphony | SuperNATURAL Piano, SuperNATURAL (E.Piano, Clav), Virtual Tone Wheel Organ, PCM Sound Generator |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 21.7 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Discontinued | — | 2017 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RD-800 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (22.5 kg vs 21.7 kg).
- Choose the Kawai MP7SE if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland RD-800 if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 1113).
Full spec sheets: Kawai MP7SE · Roland RD-800. Rows with a highlighted background differ.