Roland FP-10 vs Roland FP-30X
Roland's entry and mid portables, $499 against $749, share the PHA-4 Standard action. The extra $250 buys 256-note polyphony instead of 96, 56 sounds instead of 15, 22 W instead of 12 W and a USB audio interface.
| Roland FP-10 | Roland FP-30X | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard (with Escapement and Ivory Feel) | PHA-4 Standard |
| Polyphony | 96 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 56 |
| Speakers | 12 W | 22 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 12.6 kg | 14.8 kg |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-10 if budget is the priority — it is about $250 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland FP-10 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (12.6 kg vs 14.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (96 vs 256).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 56).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you practise out loud without an amp (12 W vs 22 W).
Roland FP-10
The FP-10 covers quiet headphone practice on the same action for $250 less; 15 sounds and 2 x 6 W are the compromises.
Roland FP-30X
The FP-30X is the better long-term buy: 2.7x the polyphony, nearly 4x the sounds, more speaker power and USB audio, on the same keybed.
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-10 · Roland FP-30X. Rows with a highlighted background differ.