Casio PX-S1100 vs Roland FP-30X
A $799 slim Casio against a $749 full-depth Roland. Both stream Bluetooth audio and both have USB audio; the Casio is 3.6 kg lighter and the Roland has the better-regarded action and roughly three times the voices.
| Casio PX-S1100 | Roland FP-30X | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Smart Scaled Hammer Action | PHA-4 Standard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 18 | 56 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 22 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 14.8 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Category | digital-piano | — |
| Dimensions | 1322 x 232 x 102 mm | — |
| Power Consumption | 12V=10W | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if budget is the priority — it is about $50 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Casio PX-S1100 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.2 kg vs 14.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you want more variety of built-in voices (18 vs 56).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 22 W).
Casio PX-S1100
The PX-S1100 is the travel-friendly pick: 11.2 kg in a 232 mm-deep body, with 192-note polyphony, USB audio and Bluetooth, and 16 W of speakers.
Roland FP-30X
The FP-30X is the better-feeling choice: PHA-4 Standard action, 256-note polyphony and 56 sounds - the price is 14.8 kg.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-S1100 · Roland FP-30X. Rows with a highlighted background differ.