Casio PX-150 vs Roland RP701
| Casio PX-150 | Roland RP701 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action II | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 18 | 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 | 16 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 11 kg | 46 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [1366, 1027, 463] mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2012 | 2021 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio PX-150 if budget is the priority — it is about $800 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Casio PX-150 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11 kg vs 46 kg).
- 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 (18 vs 324).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 24 W).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-150 · Roland RP701. Rows with a highlighted background differ.