Korg Pa300 vs Korg PA5X
| Korg Pa300 | Korg PA5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys, velocity-sensitive; no aftertouch | Pa5X 61: 61 keys (C2 – C7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch Pa5X 76: 76 keys (E1 – G7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch Pa5X 88: 88 keys (A0 – C8) Hammer action with Aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | no | yes |
| Polyphony | 128 | 160 |
| Sounds / presets | 950 | 2200 |
| Accompaniment styles | 310 | 600 |
| Sequencer | Quick Record (Backing Sequence); Multitrack and Step Record functions - Full-featured sequencer - 16 tracks - Up to 100,000 events; SMF format | Chord Sequencer (200+ chord sequences); double MP3 player/recorder; full 16-track style sequencer |
| Sound engine | RX (Real eXperience) | EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded), multimode filters with resonance, 3-band EQ per part |
| Effects | Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems; 125 Master Effect types; Master 4 band Parametric EQ | — |
| Speakers | 26 W | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 20.1 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.35 kg vs 20.1 kg).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 160).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you want more variety of built-in voices (950 vs 2200).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa300 · Korg PA5X. Rows with a highlighted background differ.