Roland FP-4 vs Roland HPi-5
| Roland FP-4 | Roland HPi-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys PHA alpha II keyboard | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 333 | 421 |
| Speakers | 14 W | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 15.3 kg | 67 kg |
| Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| 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 67 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (333 vs 421).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 60 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland FP-4 · Roland HPi-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.