Roland F-140R vs Roland LX-705
| Roland F-140R | Roland LX-705 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 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 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 316 | 324 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound | Piano Sound: Pure Acoustic Piano Modeling |
| Speakers | 24 W | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 34.5 kg | 74.6 kg |
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Progressive Damper Action Pedal (Damper pedal: capable of continuous detection, Soft pedal: capable of continuous detection/function assignable, Sostenuto pedal: function assignable) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland F-140R if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (34.5 kg vs 74.6 kg).
- Choose the Roland LX-705 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Roland LX-705 if you want more variety of built-in voices (316 vs 324).
- Choose the Roland LX-705 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 60 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland F-140R · Roland LX-705. Rows with a highlighted background differ.