Roland F-140R vs Roland HP-506
| Roland F-140R | Roland HP-506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel | 88 keys (PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 316 | 350 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
| Speakers | 24 W | 74 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 34.5 kg | 55 kg |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper (Progressive Damper Action Pedal, capable of continuous detection), Soft (capable of continuous detection), Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-140R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (34.5 kg vs 55 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-506 if you want more variety of built-in voices (316 vs 350).
- Choose the Roland HP-506 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 74 W).
- Choose the Roland F-140R if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland F-140R · Roland HP-506. Rows with a highlighted background differ.