Roland RP30 vs Yamaha YDP-165
| Roland RP30 | Yamaha YDP-165 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Ivory Feel Keyboard with escapement) | GH3 keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 128 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 10 |
| Speakers | 20 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 48 kg | 42 kg |
| Released | — | 2021 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-165 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (48 kg vs 42 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-165 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 192).
- Choose the Roland RP30 if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-165 if you practise out loud without an amp (20 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland RP30 · Yamaha YDP-165. Rows with a highlighted background differ.