Experts recommend Roland RD-2000 more than Roland FP-90
As of 16 Jan 2025, experts prefer Roland RD-2000 over Roland FP-90, but both Digital Pianos have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Roland RD-2000 received 3 recommendations: from Prime Sound (5 Dec 2024), Best Digital Piano and Run The Music (3 Mar 2021). By contrast, Roland FP-90 received only 2 recommendations from The Guitar Junky (17 Apr 2020) and Prime Sound (5 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Piano | PianoDreamers  | Rolling Stone  | Gearank  | The Guitar Junky  | Music Radar  | Prime Sound  | Best Digital Piano  | Equipboard  | Run The Music  | Luxury Pianos  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Roland RD-2000 The Roland RD-2000 is a highly praised digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional musicians and performers. | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| 15 | - | $3798 |  Roland FP-90 The Roland FP-90 is a highly recommended digital piano with exceptional sound quality and a realistic playing experience, making it suitable for professional musicians, music students, and anyone in need of a reliable and long-lasting instrument. | - | - | - | 8 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Dec 2024 Prime Sound ranked Roland FP-90 as #3 and Roland RD-2000 as #8
Rank Digital Piano Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Roland FP-90 Most Acoustic-Like... ... ... #8 out of 10 Roland RD-2000 Best for Live Performances... ... ... Source: primesound.org - On 17 Apr 2020 The Guitar Junky ranked Roland FP-90 as #8
Rank Digital Piano ... ... #8 out of 10 Roland FP-90 ... ... Source: www.theguitarjunky.com - Best Digital Piano ranked Roland RD-2000 as #3
Rank Digital Piano ... ... #3 out of 6 Roland RD-2000 ... ... Source: bestdigitalpiano.net - On 3 Mar 2021 Run The Music ranked Roland RD-2000 as #1
Rank Digital Piano Comment #1 out of 5 Roland RD-2000 Best Overall Digital Piano... ... ... Source: www.runthemusic.com
After counting and adding up the 73 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Roland RD-2000 outranks Roland FP-90. This is not to say that Roland FP-90 is a bad option. Like Roland RD-2000, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Roland RD-2000 outranks Roland FP-90 by 14 positions. This indicates that, as of 16 Jan 2025, Roland RD-2000 is more critically acclaimed than Roland FP-90.
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Piano | PianoDreamers | Rolling Stone | Gearank | The Guitar Junky | Music Radar | Prime Sound | Best Digital Piano | Equipboard | Run The Music | Luxury Pianos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Roland RD-2000 The Roland RD-2000 is a highly praised digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional musicians and performers. | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $500 |  Roland FP-10 The Roland FP-10 is a highly regarded digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, versatile features, and impressive sound quality in a compact and durable instrument. |
3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $179 |  Casio Casiotone CT-S300 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | -1 | $229 |  Alesis Recital | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [11]
Total expert reviews: 11
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by pianoopedia.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by instrumentio.com | 86 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by higherhz.com | 96 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by instrumentio.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Authentic grand piano touch from the PHA-50 (Progressive Hammer Action with Escapement) keyboard, which combines wood and molded materials for great feel and lasting durability
- Uses the latest Supernatural Piano Modeling technology instead of conventional sampling for a far richer, more detailed piano sound
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From Seller:
- Your purchase includes One Roland RD-2000 Digital Stage Piano | With Owner’s manual, Power cord & Damper pedal | Piano stand not included
- Piano dimensions – 55-5/8” W x 5-9/16” H x 14-1/2” D | Weight – 47 lbs. 14 oz. | Display – Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots | Weighted keyboard – 88-note hammer action | Power supply will automatically adjust to different line voltages
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