Korg Pa700 vs Roland BK-5
| Korg Pa700 | Roland BK-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys (C2–C7) with velocity | 61 keys (velocity sensitive) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1700 | 1172 |
| Accompaniment styles | 370 | 305 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequence recorder and player in Style Play mode | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-X | — |
| Effects | Accomp 2 insert + 2 master (148 types); Keyboard 1 insert + 2 master | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Released | 2018 | 2012 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| **speakers W | 50** (2 x 25W, 2 x Dual Cone Speakers in Bass Reflex Box) | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if budget is the priority — it is about $300 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (9.9 kg vs 7.5 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa700 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1700 vs 1172).
- Choose the Korg Pa700 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa700 · Roland BK-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.