Roland DP-970 vs Roland F-130R
| Roland DP-970 | Roland F-130R | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 20 | 316 |
| Speakers | 14 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 47 kg | 34.5 kg |
| Released | — | 2014 |
| Release month | — | 5 |
| USB to host | no | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-130R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (47 kg vs 34.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you want more variety of built-in voices (20 vs 316).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland DP-970 · Roland F-130R. Rows with a highlighted background differ.