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
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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