Roland F-140R vs Roland HPi-50
| Roland F-140R | Roland HPi-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel | PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 316 | 348 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound | — |
| Speakers | 24 W | 70 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 34.5 kg | 58 kg |
| Released | 2016 | 2012 |
| Discontinued | — | 2014 |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-140R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (34.5 kg vs 58 kg).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you want more variety of built-in voices (316 vs 348).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 70 W).
- Choose the Roland F-140R if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland F-140R · Roland HPi-50. Rows with a highlighted background differ.