Roland FP-5 vs Roland RD-800
| Roland FP-5 | Roland RD-800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard) | PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 64 | 1113 |
| Sequencer | 1 song | — |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano, SuperNATURAL (E.Piano, Clav), Virtual Tone Wheel Organ, PCM Sound Generator |
| Speakers | 20 W | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 21.5 kg | 21.7 kg |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Discontinued | — | 2017 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21.5 kg vs 21.7 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-800 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland RD-800 if you want more variety of built-in voices (64 vs 1113).
- 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-800. Rows with a highlighted background differ.