Roland DP-970 vs Roland RP-102
| Roland DP-970 | Roland RP-102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 20 | 15 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
| Speakers | 14 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 47 kg | 37.8 kg |
| Released | 2006 | 2017 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | no | — |
| Discontinued | Yes | 2022 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RP-102 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (47 kg vs 37.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland RP-102 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if you want more variety of built-in voices (20 vs 15).
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 12 W).
- Choose the Roland RP-102 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland DP-970 · Roland RP-102. Rows with a highlighted background differ.