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Kawai ES120 vs Roland FP-40

The ES120 scores higher in beginner support, quiet practice, portability and value for money, while the FP-40 is stronger in piano-like touch. The FP-40 costs $249 less. Choose the ES120 if beginner-friendly features matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
ES120 FP-40
9.0
Beginner
7.9
9.4
Night Practice
7.3
6.0
Portability
5.0
6.2
Touch Reality
8.2
7.8
Value
7.3
ES120
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FP-40

Spec Comparison

Spec Kawai ES120 Roland FP-40
Keys 88 88
Key Action Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) PHA-4 Standard
Polyphony 192 256 Better
Sounds 25 305 (40 without the app) Better
Weight 12 kg Better 14 kg
Bluetooth Audio + MIDI Audio + MIDI
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 Better 1
Price $999 $750 Better

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Kawai ES120

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Roland FP-40

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Kawai

ES120

$999

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Roland

FP-40

$750

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