Roland FP-30X vs Yamaha P-225
Both are the default mid-range recommendation and both land near $750-899, but they optimise differently. The FP-30X puts 256-note polyphony and 56 sounds behind the PHA-4 action at 14.8 kg; the P-225 gets 192 notes, 24 sounds, VRM Lite and Bluetooth audio into 11.5 kg.
| Roland FP-30X | Yamaha P-225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 56 | 24 |
| Speakers | 22 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.8 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-30X if budget is the priority — it is about $150 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-225 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.8 kg vs 11.5 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).
Roland FP-30X
The FP-30X is the more capable instrument: 256-note polyphony, 56 sounds, PHA-4 Standard action and 22 W of amplification, with Bluetooth and USB audio both present.
Yamaha P-225
The P-225 is the one to carry: 3.3 kg lighter, with USB audio, Bluetooth audio and VRM Lite string resonance, if 24 sounds and 14 W are enough.
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-30X · Yamaha P-225. Rows with a highlighted background differ.