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Roland TD-17KVX2 vs Alesis Strata Prime

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Roland TD-17KVX2 is cheaper at $2089.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Roland TD-17KVX2 or Alesis Strata Prime?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Roland TD-17KVX2 is the cheaper at $2089.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Roland TD-17KVX2 Alesis Strata Prime
US price $2089.99 $3499
BrandRolandAlesis
Released2024-03
Sound module TD-17 Prime Drum Module
Preset kits 70 75
Voice count 440
Drum pad count 5 6
Cymbal pad count 4 4
Snare pad type mesh mesh
All mesh heads Yes Yes
Snare size (in) 12 14
Hi hat type separate-stand separate-stand
Bluetooth Yes Yes
USB midi Yes
Weight (kg) 24.7

Sources — Roland TD-17KVX2: roland.com (verified 2026-07-11). Alesis Strata Prime: alesisdrums.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Roland TD-17KVX2 and Alesis Strata Prime?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Sound module: Roland TD-17KVX2 TD-17 vs Alesis Strata Prime Prime Drum Module
  • Preset kits: Roland TD-17KVX2 70 vs Alesis Strata Prime 75
  • Drum pad count: Roland TD-17KVX2 5 vs Alesis Strata Prime 6
  • Snare size (in): Roland TD-17KVX2 12 vs Alesis Strata Prime 14

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