Roland F701 vs Yamaha DGX-650
| Roland F701 | Yamaha DGX-650 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel | Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 324 | 147 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 195 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano | — |
| Effects | Ambience, Brilliance, Headphones 3D Ambience, Piano Designer | — |
| Speakers | 24 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 36 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1360, 781, 345] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2013 |
| Discontinued | — | 2016 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if budget is the priority — it is about $100 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (36 kg vs 22.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland F701 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland F701 if you want more variety of built-in voices (324 vs 147).
- Choose the Roland F701 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland F701 · Yamaha DGX-650. Rows with a highlighted background differ.