Nord C2D vs Nord Lead 2X
| Nord C2D | Nord Lead 2X | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 2 x 61 medium weighted waterfall keys (dual-manual organ, 122 keys) | 4 octave (49-key) velocity sensitive keyboard with octave shift buttons (+/-2 oct.) |
| Polyphony | — | 20 |
| Sounds / presets | 0 | 990 |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 16 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 966 × 163 × 445 mm | 865 × 265 × 105 mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| USB to host | yes | no |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 122 | 49 |
| Pedals | Bass pedal MIDI In (5-pin DIN), Sustain/rotary pedal inputs | 1 pedal input for sustain, 1 input for expression pedal |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Nord Lead 2X if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (16 kg vs 5.3 kg).
- Choose the Nord Lead 2X if you want more variety of built-in voices (0 vs 990).
Full spec sheets: Nord C2D · Nord Lead 2X. Rows with a highlighted background differ.