Which is better for a beginner?

The Kawai ES60. It costs less, is rated higher, and its weighted Responsive Hammer Lite action and built-in practice tools suit first-time players. The Roland FP-10 is also fine for beginners but costs more.

Is the Roland FP-10 worth the extra money?

Only if Bluetooth matters to you. The FP-10 adds Bluetooth audio and MIDI, which the ES60 lacks. Otherwise the ES60 is cheaper and rated higher.

Which one is easier to carry around?

The Kawai ES60. It weighs 11 kg (about 24 lb) against roughly 27 lb for the Roland FP-10, so it is the easier one to move to lessons or gigs.

Do both have weighted, full-size keys?

Yes. The FP-10 uses Roland's 88-note PHA-4 Standard keyboard. The ES60 uses Kawai's 88-key Responsive Hammer Lite action with matte full-size keys.

Can I connect either to a phone or tablet?

Both connect over USB-MIDI. Only the Roland FP-10 adds Bluetooth, so it can also stream audio and connect wirelessly to apps.

Which has held its price better?

The Kawai ES60 has stayed at $333.00 at musicstore.com since October 28, 2026, with no movement recorded. The Roland FP-10's best new price is $419.99 at Sweetwater as of November 6, 2026.

Roland FP-10 Digital Piano vs Kawai ES60 88-key Digital Piano

The Kawai ES60 is the better buy for most shoppers deciding between these two. It costs less ($333.00 at musicstore.com as of November 6, versus $419.99 at Sweetwater for the Roland) and has a higher rating, 4.8 from 41 ratings against 4.4 from 31. Choose the Roland FP-10 only if you want Bluetooth audio and MIDI and Roland's SuperNATURAL piano sound.

Today the Kawai ES60 88-key Digital Piano costs $86.99 less at its best price.

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