Two very different paths to a great mid-to-high-end kit: the EFNOTE 3X leans on acoustic-style shells and real-feel cymbals, while the Roland TD-27KV2 brings three flagship digital pads and Roland's deep module.
| EFNOTE 3X | Roland TD-27KV2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $2,749 |
| DrumReviewer score | 8.7 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Module | EFNOTE EFD-3X | Roland TD-27 |
| Snare | 12 inch Mesh snare with side-rim trigger | 14 inch PD-140DS digital mesh, 3-zone with positional sensing |
| Toms | Tom 1: 10 inch Tom 2: 10 inch Tom 3: 12 inch Tom 4: 12 inch | Tom 1: 10 inch Tom 2: 10 inch Tom 3: 10 inch |
| Kick | 12 inch Mesh kick pad with monocoque FRP shell | 10 inch KD-10 kick pad |
| Hi-hat | 14 inch Real 2-piece hi-hat with multi-optical sensing | 14 inch VH-14D digital hi-hat (mounts on a real hi-hat stand) |
| Crashes | Crash 1: 16 inch Crash 2: 16 inch | Crash 1: 12 inch Crash 2: 14 inch |
| Ride | 18 inch 3-zone (bow/edge/cup) | 18 inch CY-18DR digital ride, 3-zone |
Pick the EFNOTE 3X if cymbal feel and a compact acoustic look matter most to you - its real two-piece hi-hat and full-size cymbals are a joy to play. Pick the Roland TD-27KV2 if you want maximum expressiveness and recording power: the digital snare, hi-hat, and ride plus the TD-27 module and 28-channel USB interface make it the more capable studio and performance tool, at a higher price.