Roland FP-30X vs Yamaha P-125
A current Roland against a discontinued Yamaha, both near $700. The FP-30X brings PHA-4 action, 256-note polyphony and 56 sounds; the P-125 is the 2018 best-seller with GHS action, 192-note polyphony and 24 voices.
| Roland FP-30X | Yamaha P-125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 56 | 24 |
| Speakers | 22 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.8 kg | 11.8 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-125 if budget is the priority — it is about $100 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-125 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.8 kg vs 11.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you want more variety of built-in voices (56 vs 24).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you practise out loud without an amp (22 W vs 14 W).
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Roland FP-30X
The FP-30X is the stronger instrument on paper: PHA-4 Standard action, 256-note polyphony, 56 sounds and 22 W, with Bluetooth and USB audio.
Yamaha P-125
The P-125 remains a reasonable used buy - 192-note polyphony and 24 voices with a confirmed USB audio interface - but it is legacy stock on the older GHS action.
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-30X · Yamaha P-125. Rows with a highlighted background differ.