Roland F-130R vs Roland HPi-5
| Roland F-130R | Roland HPi-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 316 | 421 |
| Speakers | 24 W | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 34.5 kg | 67 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Release month | 5 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-130R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (34.5 kg vs 67 kg).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (316 vs 421).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 60 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland F-130R · Roland HPi-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.