Korg Nautilus vs Roland Fantom-08
| Korg Nautilus | Roland Fantom-08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 key RH3 | PHA-4 Standard (with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | -2 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 2 | 3500 |
| Sequencer | 16-track | 16-track clip-based |
| Sound engine | EDS-K (KRONOS-derived multi-engine) | ZEN-Core + SuperNATURAL Acoustic + VTW Organ (Only ZONE2) + MODEL sound generators (EXM) |
| Effects | IFX/MFX from Kronos | Multi-Effects 16 systems/90 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 23.1 kg | 14.8 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Nautilus if budget is the priority — it is about $500 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland Fantom-08 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (23.1 kg vs 14.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland Fantom-08 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (-2 vs 256).
- Choose the Roland Fantom-08 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2 vs 3500).
Full spec sheets: Korg Nautilus · Roland Fantom-08. Rows with a highlighted background differ.