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Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano6.2
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Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black8.4
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Roland FP-30X vs FP-90X

Which Roland portable piano should you choose?

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

Roland

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

$1,079.95

6.2/10
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Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

Roland

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

$3,499.99

8.4/10
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Our Verdict

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano :

The Roland FP-30X is the quintessential mid-range portable piano, offering an excellent compromise between sound quality, pleasant touch, and affordable price. It's the most popular choice for serious students.

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black :

The Roland FP-90X is Roland's flagship portable, offering an exceptional PHA-50 wood-key action and the brand's most advanced Piano Modeling sound engine. It's a professional instrument that rivals far more expensive console pianos.

Scores by Category

Category
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Overall Score
6.2
8.4
Touch & Keyboard
6.0
8.8
Sound Quality
6.5
9.0
Connectivity
6.0
8.5
Amplification
5.0
8.0
Features
5.5
7.5
Value for Money
7.5
7.2

Keyboard

6.0 8.8
Specification
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Number of Keys
88
88
Key Action Type
PHA-4 Standard
PHA-50 (Progressive Hammer Action)
Pedals
1 (sustain included)
1 (sustain included)

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

The PHA-4 Standard mechanism offers 88 graded hammer-action keys with a synthetic ivory surface. The touch is realistic and pleasant, with good dynamics.

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

The PHA-50 is Roland's best portable keyboard: hybrid wood and plastic keys with synthetic ivory and ebony surfaces, simulated escapement, and natural weight gradation. The touch remarkably approaches that of an acoustic piano.

Sound

6.5 9.0
Specification
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Sound Engine
SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling
SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling
Max Polyphony
256 notes
256 notes

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

The SuperNATURAL Piano engine produces rich and dynamic sounds. The 256-note polyphony is generous. The 56 built-in sounds are varied and of good quality.

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

The SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling engine uses physical modeling rather than sampling for infinite expressiveness. The 256-note polyphony is unlimited in practice. The result is a piano sound that responds organically to every nuance of touch.

Connectivity

6.0 8.5
Specification
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth, USB

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

USB Type-B MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI (not audio), one headphone output. Bluetooth enables wireless connection to learning apps.

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

USB Type-B MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI and Audio, two headphone outputs, line outputs. The Bluetooth Audio allows listening to music through the piano's speakers. Complete connectivity for stage and studio.

Amplification

5.0 8.0
Specification
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Speakers
2 Speakers
4 Speakers

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

The 2x 11W system (22W total) offers sufficient volume for personal practice and small rooms.

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

The 2x 8W + 2x 12W system (40W total) with 4 speakers delivers powerful and detailed sound. Impressive projection for a portable instrument.

Build Quality

Specification
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Color
Black
Black
Finish
Matte
Matte

Features

5.5 7.5
Specification
Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano
Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black
Piano Type
Portable
Portable
Series
FP Portable
FP Portable

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

56 sounds, metronome, transposition, twin piano mode (teacher-student). The Piano Every Day app via Bluetooth adds recording and learning features.

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

Rich feature set: 362 sounds, built-in recorder, split and dual mode, registration memories, mic input with effects. The Piano Every Day app via Bluetooth adds modern learning and entertainment features.

Final Verdict

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano

6.2/10

Strengths

  • Excellent value for money
  • SuperNATURAL sound with 256-note polyphony
  • Built-in Bluetooth MIDI
  • Compact and portable
  • 56 built-in sounds

Weaknesses

  • Modest amplification (22W)
  • No Bluetooth Audio
  • No line output
  • Plastic finish
Choose the Roland FP30XBK - Black Portable Digital Piano if...
  • Student
  • Intermediate
  • Music Teacher
  • Apartment Pianist
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Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black

8.4/10

Strengths

  • Exceptional PHA-50 hybrid wood key action
  • Reference-class Piano Modeling engine
  • Full connectivity
  • Powerful 50W 4-speaker amplification
  • Premium build quality

Weaknesses

  • High price for a portable
  • Heavy weight (23.6 kg)
  • Stand not included
Choose the Roland - FP-90X Portable Digital Piano Black if...
  • Advanced Pianist
  • Live Performance
  • Studio
  • Teaching
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