Comparison
Yamaha P-225 vs Roland FP-30X
Choose the P-225 if compact placement, Yamaha voicing and its everyday controls suit you. Choose the FP-30X if you prefer its action and need Bluetooth MIDI alongside USB audio. Both have useful output connections. Their independent reviews show that action and sound preferences are subjective; no specification creates a universal winner.
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| Feature | P-225 | FP-30X |
|---|---|---|
| Observed price | USD 769.99 (observed street price; checked 2026-09-24) · Sweetwater Instrument only; tax, accessories and delivery may be extra. | USD 649.99 (promotional price; checked 2026-09-24; promotion end not stated) · Sweetwater Instrument only; tax, accessories and delivery may be extra. |
| Best-fit buyer | Beginners and home players who value a compact footprint; Players who prefer Yamaha's straightforward controls and piano tone | Players who want a serious 88-key portable instrument for home practice; Learners who will use Bluetooth lessons, apps or USB recording; Players who need line outputs or a future three-pedal upgrade |
| Keyboard action | GHC | PHA-4 Standard |
| Key construction | Not verified | Not verified |
| Key surface | Matte black keytops | Ivory Feel |
| Escapement / let-off | Not verified | Yes |
| Maximum polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Piano sound technology | Yamaha CFX | SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Speakers | Oval 12 cm x 8 cm + 5 cm x 2 | 12 cm x 2 |
| Amplification | 7 W x 2 | 11 W x 2 |
| Pedals | Sustain pedal included; LP-1/FC35 supported | DP-2 included; KPD-70 supported |
| Bluetooth audio | Not verified | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Not verified | Yes |
| USB audio interface | Yes | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Line outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Headphones | 2 outputs | 2 outputs |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1326 W x 272 D x 129 H | 1300 W x 284 D x 151 H (music rest detached) |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 | 14.8 |
| Apps | Not verified | Roland Piano App, Piano Designer |
| Warranty | Not verified | Not verified |