Comparison
Roland FP-10 vs Yamaha P-145BT
The FP-10 prioritises PHA-4 action with Bluetooth MIDI, while the P-145BT provides Bluetooth audio and USB audio in its documented regional specification. MIDI communicates playing information; audio carries sound. Choose according to the connection you actually need, then audition the actions. The research reviews show that touch remains subjective, and the available owner evidence does not establish a reliability difference.
Which connection matters for your practice?
The FP-10 offers Bluetooth MIDI in supported regions for compatible apps; the P-145BT offers Bluetooth audio for playing external audio through its speakers. These are not interchangeable features. Yamaha also documents a USB audio interface on the P-145BT. If you want to record the piano’s own sound into computer software, investigate that audio route; if you want an app to detect the notes you play, investigate its MIDI compatibility. Check the exact app, device and regional model before buying.
Compare the complete pedal and stand setup
The included pedals are basic starting accessories. Roland lists the optional DP-10 for half-pedaling; Yamaha lists the FC3A and LP-5A options. Ask which stand and pedal arrangement the quoted package supports rather than assuming a photograph shows everything included. For either piano, include a stable playing surface and adjustable seat in the practical comparison. Current package prices must be checked together; a historical promotion is not a simultaneous offer.
A short audition is more useful than a specification winner
Play the same quiet phrase and repeated notes on both, then listen through the headphones you expect to use. Neither a higher polyphony number nor a larger amplifier rating establishes the better sound or action for you. Try the connection task that matters before deciding: accompaniment playback, note recognition or recording. Read the two research-based reviews for attributed playing impressions and evidence limits; we have not physically tested these instruments.
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| Feature | FP-10 | P-145BT |
|---|---|---|
| Price reference | USD 499.99 historical observed price (checked 2026-09-25). Current price needs checking; excluded from budget matching. Instrument only; finish, tax, accessories, delivery and assembly may affect the total. | USD 469.99 historical promotional price (checked 2026-09-25). Current price needs checking; excluded from budget matching. Instrument only; finish, tax, accessories, delivery and assembly may affect the total. |
| Best-fit buyer | Beginners who prioritize a full weighted action over extra sounds; Home players who want a compact second piano | Beginners who want a simple, compact 88-key piano for regular practice; Players who will use Bluetooth Audio for lessons, backing tracks or reference recordings; Homes that need an instrument that can be moved or stored more easily than a console |
| Keyboard action | PHA-4 Standard | GHC |
| Key construction | Not verified | Not verified |
| Key surface | Ivory Feel | Matte black keytops |
| Escapement / let-off | Yes | Not verified |
| Maximum polyphony | 96 | 64 |
| Piano sound technology | SuperNATURAL Piano | Yamaha CFIIIS |
| Speakers | 12 cm × 2 | Oval 12 cm x 8 cm x 2 |
| Amplification | 6 W × 2 | 7 W x 2 |
| Pedals | DP-2 included; optional DP-10 supports half-pedaling | Footswitch included; LP-5A/FC3A supported |
| Bluetooth audio | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes; regional availability varies | No |
| USB audio interface | No | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Line outputs | No dedicated line outputs; headphone jack can be used | No |
| Headphones | 1 × 3.5 mm stereo | 1 standard stereo jack |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1284 W × 258 D × 140 H (without music rest) | 1326 W x 268 D x 129 H |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6 | 11.1 |
| Apps | Roland Piano App | Not verified |
| Warranty | Not verified | Not verified |