Casio AP-270 vs Roland RP701
| Casio AP-270 | Roland RP701 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 22 | 324 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Effects | — | Ambience, Brilliance, Headphones 3D Ambience, Piano Designer (lid/string/damper resonance, key off resonance, single-note tuning/volume/character) |
| Speakers | — | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | — | 46 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1366 × 1027 × 463 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Release month | 7 | — |
| Discontinued | 2025 | — |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you want more variety of built-in voices (22 vs 324).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-270 · Roland RP701. Rows with a highlighted background differ.