Roland FP-30 vs Yamaha P-225
A 2015 Roland against a 2024 Yamaha, both around $699-899. The FP-30 brought the PHA-4 action and 22 W to the mid-range but stops at 128-note polyphony and 35 sounds; the P-225 offers 192 notes, 24 sounds and Bluetooth audio in a body 2.6 kg lighter.
| Roland FP-30 | Yamaha P-225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard (with Escapement and Ivory Feel) | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 35 | 24 |
| Speakers | 22 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14.1 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if budget is the priority — it is about $200 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-225 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.1 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-225 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 192).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if you want more variety of built-in voices (35 vs 24).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if you practise out loud without an amp (22 W vs 14 W).
Roland FP-30
The FP-30 is the used-market route to PHA-4 action and 2 x 11 W of amplification; its 128-note polyphony and lack of USB audio are the two reasons to hesitate.
Yamaha P-225
The P-225 is the newer design at a similar price: Bluetooth audio, USB audio, VRM Lite and 11.5 kg against the FP-30's 14.1 kg.
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-30 · Yamaha P-225. Rows with a highlighted background differ.