Roland FP-5 vs Roland RD-700SX
| Roland FP-5 | Roland RD-700SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard) | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 64 | 208 |
| Sequencer | 1 song | — |
| Sound engine | — | PCM sound generator with 128 MB of wave memory and two SRX expansion slots |
| Effects | — | Multi-effects 2 systems / 125 types, reverb 6 types, chorus 3 types, sound control (3-band compressor) and 3-band digital equalizer |
| Speakers | 20 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 21.5 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1414 × 374 × 143 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Parts | — | 16 parts, 100 setups |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21.5 kg vs 24.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-700SX if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland RD-700SX if you want more variety of built-in voices (64 vs 208).
- 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-700SX. Rows with a highlighted background differ.