Roland FP-30 vs Yamaha P-45
| Roland FP-30 | Yamaha P-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard (with Escapement and Ivory Feel) | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 35 | 10 |
| Speakers | 22 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 14.1 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-45 if budget is the priority — it is about $250 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-45 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.1 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if you want more variety of built-in voices (35 vs 10).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if you practise out loud without an amp (22 W vs 12 W).
- Choose the Roland FP-30 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-30 · Yamaha P-45. Rows with a highlighted background differ.