Roland F-130R vs Roland LX-17
| Roland F-130R | Roland LX-17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) | PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 384 |
| Sounds / presets | 316 | 307 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling |
| Speakers | 24 W | 74 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 34.5 kg | 87.3 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2013 |
| 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 87.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 384).
- Choose the Roland F-130R if you want more variety of built-in voices (316 vs 307).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 74 W).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland F-130R · Roland LX-17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.