Roland BK-5 vs Roland E-50
| Roland BK-5 | Roland E-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys (velocity sensitive) | 61 keys with velocity sensitive |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 1172 | 1000 |
| Accompaniment styles | 305 | — |
| Sequencer | 16-track SMF/audio song player | — |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL-based arranger engine | — |
| Speakers | 24 W | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 8.8 kg |
| Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | 2015 | Yes |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.5 kg vs 8.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1172 vs 1000).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 20 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland BK-5 · Roland E-50. Rows with a highlighted background differ.