Roland BK-3 vs Roland E-50
| Roland BK-3 | Roland E-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Keyboard type: 61 keys (velocity sensitive) Keyboard Modes: Whole, Split, Dual | 61 keys with velocity sensitive |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 851 | 1000 |
| Speakers | — | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 8.8 kg |
| Released | 2012 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland BK-3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.5 kg vs 8.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland BK-3 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland E-50 if you want more variety of built-in voices (851 vs 1000).
Full spec sheets: Roland BK-3 · Roland E-50. Rows with a highlighted background differ.