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Roland RP-701 vs Yamaha CLP-835

the CLP-835 is stronger in piano-like touch. The RP-701 costs $400 less. Choose the CLP-835 if piano-like touch matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
RP-701 CLP-835
9.7
Beginner
9.5
8.7
Night Practice
9.0
1.5
Portability
1.5
8.2
Touch Reality
8.8
6.7
Value
6.7
RP-701
vs
CLP-835

Spec Comparison

Spec Roland RP-701 Yamaha CLP-835
Keys 88 88
Key Action PHA-4 Standard GrandTouch-S
Polyphony 256 256
Sounds 324 Better 38
Weight 46 kg Better 57 kg
Bluetooth Audio + MIDI Audio + MIDI
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 2
Price $2,000 Better $2,400

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Roland RP-701

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Yamaha CLP-835

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Roland

RP-701

$2,000

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Yamaha

CLP-835

$2,400

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