Roland RD-88 EX vs Yamaha CP88
| Roland RD-88 EX | Yamaha CP88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel (weighted hammer action) | NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | — | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 3000 | 129 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano (incl. SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion) + ZEN-Core with over 3,000 additional sounds, 3 zones | — |
| Effects | Zone multi-effects 3 systems x 90 types, Scene multi-effects (IFX) 90 types, sympathetic resonance, chorus/delay 8 types, reverb 6 types, master compressor, master EQ | Virtual Circuit Modeling |
| Speakers | 12 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1284, 159, 258] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if budget is the priority — it is about $2000 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13.5 kg vs 18.6 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if you want more variety of built-in voices (3000 vs 129).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if you practise out loud without an amp (12 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Roland RD-88 EX · Yamaha CP88. Rows with a highlighted background differ.