Roland FP-5 vs Roland RD-300NX
| Roland FP-5 | Roland RD-300NX | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard) | Ivory Feel-G keyboard |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 64 | 939 |
| Sequencer | 1 song | — |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano, SuperNATURAL (E.Piano), PCM Sound Generator, GM2 (for SMF playback) |
| Speakers | 20 W | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 21.5 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RD-300NX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21.5 kg vs 17.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-300NX if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland RD-300NX if you want more variety of built-in voices (64 vs 939).
- Choose the Roland FP-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (20 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-5 · Roland RD-300NX. Rows with a highlighted background differ.