Roland FP-4 vs Roland HP-505
| Roland FP-4 | Roland HP-505 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys PHA alpha II keyboard | 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 333 | 347 |
| Sound engine | — | Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite |
| Speakers | 14 W | 750 W |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 15.3 kg | 55.5 kg |
| Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.3 kg vs 55.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-505 if you want more variety of built-in voices (333 vs 347).
- Choose the Roland HP-505 if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 750 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-4 · Roland HP-505. Rows with a highlighted background differ.