Roland GO:KEYS 5 vs Roland Juno-DS
| Roland GO:KEYS 5 | Roland Juno-DS | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 box-shape keys with velocity (synth action) | synth action |
| Polyphony | — | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1154 | 1200 |
| Sequencer | — | 16-track pattern |
| Sound engine | ZEN-Core sound generator (1,154 tones + 74 drum kits; Roland Cloud sound pack expansion), 203 accompaniment styles | ZEN-Core derived PCM |
| Effects | Tone MFX 2 systems x 93 types, Total MFX 1 system x 15 types, Reverb 4 types; mic effects (auto harmony, voice transformer, compressor, noise suppressor) | Multi-effects 3 systems/80 types |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 4.9 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [950, 87, 286] mm | — |
| Battery power | yes (8 x AA alkaline approx. 5 hours, or Ni-MH approx. 6 hours) | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2015 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if budget is the priority — it is about $500 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.9 kg vs 5.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland Juno-DS if you want more variety of built-in voices (1154 vs 1200).
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland GO:KEYS 5 · Roland Juno-DS. Rows with a highlighted background differ.