Comparison
Roland FP-40 vs Yamaha P-225
Choose between these around touch, listening and the space you use. The FP-40 uses PHA-4 Standard and Piano Reality; the P-225 uses GHC and Yamaha CFX voicing. Those names describe different systems, not a winner. The Yamaha’s documented body is shallower and its listed weight lower, making it worth considering for frequent carrying. The Roland adds a connected learning workflow and access to more sounds through its app, but that matters only if you want those tools. Both have USB audio and dedicated outputs. Try the normal piano sound, headphone practice and pedal response before comparing secondary features. Read the individual reviews for attributed impressions; neither a sound count nor an amplifier rating establishes playing quality.
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| Feature | FP-40 | P-225 |
|---|---|---|
| Price reference | USD 749.99 observed price (checked 2026-10-29). Confirm current price and availability. Instrument only; finish, tax, accessories, delivery and assembly may affect the total. | USD 769.99 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. |
| Best-fit buyer | Returning players interested in guided practice alongside ordinary piano playing; Home players who want USB-C audio/MIDI and dedicated external-speaker outputs; Buyers willing to use a phone or tablet for deeper sound controls | Beginners and home players who value a compact footprint; Players who prefer Yamaha's straightforward controls and piano tone |
| 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 | 256 | 192 |
| Piano sound technology | Piano Reality | Yamaha CFX |
| Speakers | 8 x 12 cm x 2, with speaker boxes | Oval 12 cm x 8 cm + 5 cm x 2 |
| Amplification | 12 W x 2 | 7 W x 2 |
| Pedals | DP-2 supplied; optional continuous-detection pedal and KPD-70 | Sustain pedal included; LP-1/FC35 supported |
| Bluetooth audio | Yes | Not verified |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | Not verified |
| USB audio interface | Yes | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Line outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Headphones | One 3.5 mm headphones/headset socket | 2 outputs |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1307 W x 332 D x 122 H; music rest detached | 1326 W x 272 D x 129 H |
| Weight (kg) | 14 | 11.5 |
| Apps | Roland Piano App, Piano Sphere | Not verified |
| Warranty | Not verified | Not verified |