Roland RD-800chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Players consistently rave about the piano and electric piano sounds. Multiple commenters call the RD-800's piano sound the best they've tried, describing it as rich, incomprehensibly pure, and a huge step up from the RD-700NX. The Rhodes/EP tones were also singled out as much improved over prior Roland samples. Several testers at retail stores said they were 'blown away' by the sound and feel, with some deciding to purchase on the spot after a demo.

The key action wins consistent praise but keybed weight divides opinion. Many players love the ivory/ebony feel and describe the action as incredible, silent, and better than Yamaha's GH lines, especially for classical playing. However, other testers found the keybed too light or only semi-weighted, preferring the heavier hammer action of the Roland A90 or FP-8 for a truly realistic grand-piano feel.

Organ, strings, and build quality are the recurring weak points. Several users called the B3/organ emulation cheesy or unusable, and one felt the demoed reed piano and organ were embarrassingly bad. Orchestral strings were also called unrealistic compared to Yamaha. On build, some noted the plastic casing feels cheaper than older RD models, though others still consider it a great value at its price point.