Roland BK-5 vs Yamaha PSR-E373
| Roland BK-5 | Yamaha PSR-E373 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys (velocity sensitive) | Organ Style keyboard (touch response: Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 48 |
| Sounds / presets | 1172 | 622 |
| Accompaniment styles | 305 | 205 |
| Speakers | 24 W | 5 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E373 if budget is the priority — it is about $900 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E373 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.5 kg vs 4.6 kg).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 48).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1172 vs 622).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 5 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland BK-5 · Yamaha PSR-E373. Rows with a highlighted background differ.