Roland RP701 vs Yamaha YDP-144
| Roland RP701 | Yamaha YDP-144 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel | GHS keyboard with matte black key tops |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 324 | 10 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano | — |
| Effects | Ambience, Brilliance, Headphones 3D Ambience, Piano Designer (lid/string/damper resonance, key off resonance, single-note tuning/volume/character) | — |
| Speakers | 24 W | 16 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 46 kg | 38 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1366, 1027, 463] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Discontinued | — | 2022 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-144 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (46 kg vs 38 kg).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you want more variety of built-in voices (324 vs 10).
- Choose the Roland RP701 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 16 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland RP701 · Yamaha YDP-144. Rows with a highlighted background differ.