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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!