Roland FP-30 vs Roland RP701
| Roland FP-30 | Roland RP701 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard (with Escapement and Ivory Feel) | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 35 | 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 | 22 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 14.1 kg | 46 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [1366, 1027, 463] mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if budget is the priority — it is about $800 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.1 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 (35 vs 324).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you practise out loud without an amp (22 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-30 · Roland RP701. Rows with a highlighted background differ.