Roland FP-4 vs Roland HP-504
| Roland FP-4 | Roland HP-504 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys PHA alpha II keyboard | 88 keys (PHA-4 Premium Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 333 | 350 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
| Speakers | 14 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 15.3 kg | 51.5 kg |
| Released | 2007 | 2014 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper (Progressive Damper Action Pedal, capable of continuous detection), Soft (capable of continuous detection), Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.3 kg vs 51.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-504 if you want more variety of built-in voices (333 vs 350).
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-4 · Roland HP-504. Rows with a highlighted background differ.