Korg Pa5X-76 vs Roland E-A7
| Korg Pa5X-76 | Roland E-A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Polyphony | 160 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 1500 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 600 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequencer (More than 200 Chord Sequences; Recorder/Player) | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP | — |
| Effects | Keyboard Tracks 3 Insert + 3 Master; Style/Song 10 Insert + 3 Master; Master EQ and Finalizer | Reverb 8 types; Chorus 8 types; MFX 84 types for keyboard parts, A & B for Style and SMF section; Master EQ 6 Presets + 1 User Memory; Master Compressor 6 Presets + 1 User Memory |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Pads / faders | Four Assignable Pads + Stop Buttons; More than 400 Pads | — |
| Weight | 17.4 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 76 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17.4 kg vs 7.9 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-76 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-76 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 1500).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa5X-76 · Roland E-A7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.