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=== User: Pleas compare the Yamaha P45 and Roland FP10 digital pianos in terms of keyboard action, audio output, general durabili… ===
Pleas compare the Yamaha P45 and Roland FP10 digital pianos in terms of keyboard action, audio output, general durability and closeness to authentic acoustic piano sound.

=== Assistant: Great question — the Yamaha P45 and Roland FP-10 are two of the most popular entry-level digital pianos, often compared… ===
Great question — the Yamaha P45 and Roland FP-10 are two of the most popular entry-level digital pianos, often compared because they’re similarly priced and aimed at beginner to intermediate players who want an authentic piano feel without breaking the bank. Here’s an honest side-by-side comparison:

==== 🎹 1. Keyboard Action ====

Yamaha P45
* Uses Yamaha’s GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) action.
* It’s reliable, a bit on the lighter side compared to an acoustic piano.
* Heavier in the low register and lighter in the high, mimicking an acoustic piano.
* Some players find it slightly “spongy” or less refined compared to Roland’s PHA-4.

Roland FP-10
* Uses Roland’s PHA-4 Standard action.
* This is widely considered one of the best key actions in its price range.
* Triple-sensor system (better note repetition than Yamaha’s dual sensor).
* Keys have a textured ivory-feel surface for better grip.
* Generally heavier and closer to a real acoustic grand’s key weight and responsiveness.

✅ Winner for action: Roland FP-10 — more precise, better repetition, more premium feel for the price.

==== 🔊 2. Audio Output ====

Yamaha P45
* 12W total (2 x 6W) built-in speakers.
* Louder than the FP-10’s built-in speakers.
* Basic speaker quality — does the job for practice in small rooms.

Roland FP-10
* 12W total (2 x 6W) built-in speakers.
* Similar wattage but generally described as slightly less punchy.
* However, the FP-10 has much better headphone output quality due to its higher-quality piano engine.

✅ Winner for built-in speaker volume: Yamaha P45
✅ Winner for sound quality through headphones or external speakers: Roland FP-10

==== 🎧 3. Closeness to Authentic Acoustic Piano Sound ====

Yamaha P45
* Uses Yamaha’s AWM Stereo Sampling — decent quality, but a bit dated.
* Has a single piano tone with minimal layers.
* Less detailed resonance or damper modeling.

Roland FP-10
* Uses Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano Sound Engine.
* More dynamic range, better sustain, and sympathetic resonance.
* More realistic decay and nuance in tone changes with touch.

✅ Winner for authentic acoustic piano sound: Roland FP-10

==== 🔨 4. General Durability ====

Both Yamaha and Roland have excellent build quality and good reputations for reliability.

Yamaha P45
* Simple, minimal buttons, less to break.
* Very durable and extremely common in practice rooms and schools.

Roland FP-10
* Also durable, slightly heavier build.
* Has Bluetooth MIDI (one more thing that could theoretically break, but rarely does).

✅ Slight edge: Yamaha P45 — simpler build, fewer electronics, so slightly less that can fail. But the difference is minor.

==== ✅ Overall verdict ====

| Feature                            | Winner                  |
| ---------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Keyboard Action                    | Roland FP-10            |
| Audio Output (speakers)            | Yamaha P45              |
| Audio Quality (headphones/realism) | Roland FP-10            |
| Durability                         | Slight edge: Yamaha P45 |

Summary:
If your priority is realistic feel and sound for piano practice, the Roland FP-10 is the better choice overall. The Yamaha P45 is a good, reliable option with slightly louder built-in speakers and a simpler interface.

If you’ll mostly practice with headphones or want a better acoustic feel, I’d pick the Roland. If you want simplicity, maximum reliability, and louder onboard speakers for playing without headphones, the Yamaha is perfectly solid.

If you’d like, I can also suggest some alternatives in the same price range — just say so!

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