Roland
GP-609
$6,500
A baby grand silhouette with the convenience of digital — Roland's showpiece piano
Dexibell
Italian craftsmanship meets wooden keys — a hidden gem for piano purists
| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 3.0 |
| Lesson Function | No | +0 |
| App Connectivity | No | +0 |
| Recording | Yes | +1 |
| Metronome | Yes | +0.5 |
| Transpose | Yes | +0.3 |
| Layer / Split | Yes | +0.3 |
| Preset Songs | 0 | +0 |
| Sound Variety | 100 sounds | +0.5 |
| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 2.0 |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 | +2 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm, 6.3mm | +1 |
| Headphone Optimization | Yes | +1.5 |
| Key Action Quietness | tp 400 wood | +0 |
| Volume Control | Yes | +1 |
| Bluetooth Audio | No | +0 |
| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 5.0 |
| Weight | 72 kg | -3 |
| Width | 1420 mm | -0.5 |
| Battery | No | +0 |
| Foldable | No | +0 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +0 |
| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key Action Quality | tp 400 wood (grade 9) | +5.4 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +1.5 |
| Polyphony | 256 notes | +1.5 |
| Sound Modeling | T2L (True to Life) | +0.5 |
| Key Surface | wood | +0.3 |
Built by former GEM/Generalmusic engineers in Italy, the VIVO H10MG pairs Fatar's premium TP/400 Wood keybed with Dexibell's proprietary T2L sound engine — producing a console piano that sounds and feels remarkably close to an acoustic grand.
The VIVO H10MG is the hidden gem of the console piano world. While Yamaha, Roland, and Kawai dominate the market, Dexibell's Italian engineering team has created something genuinely special. The T2L sound engine's infinite-length samples mean every note decays naturally — there's no audible loop point, even on the longest sustains. Paired with the TP/400 Wood keybed and a 100W six-speaker system, the result is a piano that can genuinely fool trained ears. At $5,000, it's expensive, but it competes with — and in many ways exceeds — consoles that cost the same from more famous brands. The risk is the limited dealer network and unknown long-term brand trajectory. If you can audition one, do so. It may surprise you.
The Fatar TP/400 Wood keybed uses real wooden key sticks with a graded hammer mechanism and escapement simulation. This is the same class of keybed found in professional stage pianos costing $3,000+. The wooden keys have a warmth and resonance that plastic keys simply cannot replicate — you can feel the difference in the way notes sustain under your fingertips. The escapement provides the subtle 'click' that acoustic grand players rely on for controlled repetition in fast passages. This is one of the finest weighted actions available in any digital piano at any price.
You're an experienced pianist who has tried Yamaha, Roland, and Kawai consoles and wants something different. You value tone quality and key action above all else, and you're willing to explore a less-known brand for a potentially superior playing experience. The VIVO H10MG is for the player who listens to a piano before looking at the brand name on the front panel.
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Tp 400 Wood |
| Polyphony | 256 notes |
| Sounds | 100 |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Speakers | 100W (×6) |
| Bluetooth | MIDI |
| Key Surface | Wood |
| Sound Modeling | T2L (True to Life) |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm, 6.3mm |
| Headphone Optimization | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | No |
| App Connectivity | No |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 0 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1420×470×960 mm |
| Stand Included | Yes |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
A sturdy X-stand or furniture-style stand is essential if one isn't included.
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
The included pedal is usually basic. A half-damper pedal upgrade is worthwhile for expressive playing.
An adjustable-height bench helps maintain proper posture during long practice sessions.
The GP-609 edges ahead in Beginner and Night Practice and Value. The VIVO H10MG costs $1,500 less. Choose the GP-609 if you prioritize beginner-friendly features.
Roland GP-609 →The CA-901 edges ahead in Beginner and Night Practice and Value. The VIVO H10MG costs $500 less. Choose the CA-901 if you prioritize beginner-friendly features.
Kawai CA-901 →The CA-701 edges ahead in Beginner and Night Practice and Value. The CA-701 costs $1,000 less. Choose the CA-701 if you prioritize beginner-friendly features.
Kawai CA-701 →It's decent for beginners. The Dexibell VIVO H10MG scores 5.6/10 on our Beginner scale — it covers the basics but may lack some advanced learning features found in higher-scoring models.
The Dexibell VIVO H10MG has Bluetooth MIDI for wireless app connectivity, but no Bluetooth Audio for streaming music.
The Dexibell VIVO H10MG weighs 72 kg (159 lbs). It scores 1.5/10 on our Portability scale. This is a stay-in-place instrument — plan its location before setup.
Yes. The Dexibell VIVO H10MG has 2 headphone jacks (6.3mm, 6.3mm). It scores 7.5/10 on our Night Practice scale. It also features headphone sound optimization for a more immersive experience.
The Dexibell VIVO H10MG has a full 88-key keyboard, the same as an acoustic piano. This gives you the complete range for any piece of music.
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