Korg PA5X vs Roland E-A7
| Korg PA5X | Roland E-A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 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 | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 160 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 1500 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 600 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequencer (200+ chord sequences); double MP3 player/recorder; full 16-track style sequencer | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded), multimode filters with resonance, 3-band EQ per part | — |
| Effects | — | 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 | — | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 20.1 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2015 |
| Release month | — | 9 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20.1 kg vs 7.9 kg).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 1500).
Full spec sheets: Korg PA5X · Roland E-A7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.