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Roland HP-701 vs Yamaha YDP-S56

The HP-701 scores higher in quiet practice, while the YDP-S56 is stronger in portability. The HP-701 costs $199 less. Choose the HP-701 if quiet practice matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
HP-701 YDP-S56
9.7
Beginner
9.3
8.7
Night Practice
8.2
1.5
Portability
3.0
8.2
Touch Reality
7.9
6.9
Value
6.9
HP-701
vs
YDP-S56

Spec Comparison

Spec Roland HP-701 Yamaha YDP-S56
Keys 88 88
Key Action PHA-4 Standard GrandTouch-E
Polyphony 256 Better 192
Sounds 324 Better 10
Weight 47 kg 40 kg Better
Bluetooth Audio + MIDI Audio + MIDI
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 2
Price $1,500 Better $1,699

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Roland HP-701

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Yamaha YDP-S56

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Roland

HP-701

$1,500

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Yamaha

YDP-S56

$1,699

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