- Which has the more realistic piano feel?
- Both use weighted hammer actions and feel close to an acoustic. The Roland PHA-4 Standard has escapement and a slightly heavier touch; the Casio Smart Scaled Hammer Action is lighter and quicker. Try both if you can.
- Is the Casio worth the extra $180?
- Only if you need battery power, a slimmer body or Bluetooth for gigging. For home practice, the Roland FP-10 gives you comparable keys and sound for less.
- Which is easier to carry to gigs?
- The Casio. It weighs 11.2 kg and is about 9.1 in deep, and it runs on batteries. The Roland is heavier and needs a power outlet.
- Do both connect to apps?
- Yes. Both support Bluetooth MIDI, so they work with piano-learning apps and MIDI software. The Casio also streams Bluetooth audio through the included adapter.
- Which has more sounds?
- The Casio lists 18 tones. The Roland centers on SuperNATURAL piano plus electric piano and other voices, but it has fewer total tones.
- Do both include a pedal?
- Yes, each ships with one damper pedal. The Casio accepts an optional SP-34 triple pedal if you want sustain, soft and sostenuto.
