Thoughts between a Roland RP-701 and a Yamaha Arius YDP-S55

[oghomeslice]

The story - 7 year old in piano class, the teacher says its time for him to get a piano with 88 keys, weighted keys, and pedals, none of which his current cheap-ie piano has.  Teacher recommended between these two models.  Linked below.  Anyone have any thoughts as between these two?  I know absolutely nothing about pianos ha.  Or, if these two are bogus, and you'd recommend different models, I'm all ears!  Thanks!!!

Links:

https://www.roland.com/us/products/rp701/specifications/

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/Arius-YDP-S55-Console-Digital-Piano-White-Walnut-1500000371834.gc?pdptypeAheadSearchInput=Yamaha%20s55&tNtt=Yamaha%20s55&tAt=item&tAv=Yamaha%20Arius%20YDP-S55%20Console%20Digital%20Piano%20White%20Walnut&algoliaQueryID=153d2b6a741aa6c8d993b28e091c381f&algoliaIndexName=guitarcenter

[rickrode]

If authentic piano feel and expressive sound are your top priorities, Roland RP-701 tends to pull ahead.
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[psipsi8]

I have the roland FP 30x model and the 701 has the same sound engine and feel. Since I am an advanced player and the model I have suits my needs for much of my music, at least for daily practising, you can't go wrong.

[tambourinelutchet]

The story - 7 year old in piano class, the teacher says its time for him to get a piano with 88 keys, weighted keys, and pedals, none of which his current cheap-ie piano has.  Teacher recommended between these two models.  Linked below.  Anyone have any thoughts as between these two?  I know absolutely nothing about pianos ha.  Or, if these two are bogus, and you'd recommend different models, I'm all ears!  Thanks!!!

Links:

https://www.roland.com/us/products/rp701/specifications/

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/Arius-YDP-S55-Console-Digital-Piano-White-Walnut-1500000371834.gc?pdptypeAheadSearchInput=Yamaha%20s55&tNtt=Yamaha%20s55&tAt=item&tAv=Yamaha%20Arius%20YDP-S55%20Console%20Digital%20Piano%20White%20Walnut&algoliaQueryID=153d2b6a741aa6c8d993b28e091c381f&algoliaIndexName=guitarcenter Snow Rider

Both are solid choices for a beginner. The Roland RP-701 is often praised for its key feel and expressive sound, while the Yamaha YDP-S55 is very reliable and has Yamaha’s classic piano tone. Honestly, your child would likely do well with either—if possible, try them in person and see which one feels better.