Kawai
ES920
$1,300
Kawai's best portable action with OLED display
10.0 Beginner 8.5 Night Practice 4.5 Portability 8.2 Touch Reality 6.5 Value
88 14.5kg
View Details Roland
FP-60X
Roland's mid-range powerhouse with mic input
MSRP
$1,100
Source: Manufacturer (2025-04-06)
88 Keys 19.3 kg pha 4 standard
Bluetooth
Scores
Our Verdict
If you want more than just a piano — maybe organ sounds, strings, or even singing along with a microphone — the FP-60X gives you 358 sounds and recording capability in one instrument.
Pros
- ● 358 tones — by far the most variety in its class
- ● Mic input with compressor, doubling, and echo effects
- ● 256-note polyphony with SuperNATURAL Piano
- ● Bluetooth Audio + MIDI
- ● Both MIDI and WAV audio recording
- ● Dual headphone jacks (3.5mm + 6.3mm) with 3D Ambience
Cons
- ● Heavy at 19.3 kg
- ● PHA-4 Standard action — same as the much cheaper FP-30X
- ● No battery option
- ● Stand sold separately
The FP-60X is the most versatile piano in its class. With 358 sounds, a microphone input, and built-in recording, it's like having a small music studio. The trade-off? The keys are the same as Roland's much cheaper model. If pure piano feel matters most, look at the Kawai ES920 instead. But if you want a piano that lets you explore, create, and have fun with music, the FP-60X is hard to beat.
Technical Deep Dive
About the Key Action
The keys feel solid and responsive, with a heavier touch in the bass and lighter in the treble. They're good for learning proper technique. However, this is the same key feel as Roland's budget FP-30X — it's perfectly fine for most players, but if you've played acoustic pianos extensively, you might wish for a more refined, heavier touch at this price.
Who Is This Piano For?
You're the kind of person who doesn't just want to play Chopin — you also want to experiment with organ, strings, and electric piano sounds. Maybe you sing and want to plug in a microphone. Or you want to record your practice sessions to hear how you're improving. If exploring music beyond classical piano sounds exciting, this is your instrument.
Specifications
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Pha 4 Standard |
| Polyphony | 256 notes |
| Sounds | 358 |
| Weight | 19.3 kg |
| Speakers | 26W (×2) |
| Bluetooth | Audio + MIDI |
| Key Surface | Simulated Ivory |
| Sound Modeling | SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm, 6.3mm |
| Headphone Optimization | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | Yes |
| App Connectivity | Yes |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 32 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1291×344×126 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
Recommended Accessories
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Stand
Stand not included (sold separately)
A sturdy X-stand or furniture-style stand is essential if one isn't included.
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Headphones
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
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Sustain Pedal
The included pedal is usually basic. A half-damper pedal upgrade is worthwhile for expressive playing.
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Bench
An adjustable-height bench helps maintain proper posture during long practice sessions.
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