First, measure the available width and depth of your entire playing area, then choose a keyboard that suits your arpeggio practice. Portable models can combine 88 keys with a hammer-action keyboard, but they vary in cabinet depth, pedal options and included accessories. A shallow piano cabinet doesn’t automatically mean there’s room for a stand, bench and pedal too.
You want to practise arpeggios across a full keyboard, but need to keep a close eye on the width and depth of your playing area. Compare the instrument’s dimensions with the space you’ll need for your seat, music stand and pedal.
You’re prioritising the keyboard response for fast note changes and dynamics, provided the piano fits your space. Manufacturers describe their own keyboards, so try the exact model if touch is a deciding factor for you.
You want to practise using headphones while also allowing room for your chair and pedal. Headphones won’t eliminate the mechanical noise made by the keys and pedal.
First, measure the entire playing area, including the bench and pedal; then assess the keyboard’s response to repeated notes and quiet passages. Also check whether your chosen stand or pedal unit is included with the version you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Will the complete playing area fit? | Measure the width and depth around your seat, allowing for the music stand, stand, pedal and cables. Yamaha lists the P-145 as 268 mm deep without the music stand and 320 mm with it. | If I have limited floor space, I want to know whether the piano, my seat and the pedal will fit; around 36% of consumers give space the highest priority. |
| Is the keyboard suited to arpeggios? | Try repeated notes and quiet passages on the exact model. Yamaha specifies an 88-key GHC keyboard for the P-145; Roland describes fast key repetition for the FP-10. | If I want to practise fast note changes and dynamics, I’ll focus on the touch; around 29% of consumers prioritise keyboard response. |
| Can you practise with headphones? | Check the connection on the exact model and make sure your headphone plug fits. Casio lists PHONES/OUTPUT for the CDP-S110, and Roland mentions headphone use for the FP-10. | If I share the room with others, I want to listen through headphones; around 21% of consumers make private practice their top priority. |
| What do you need for the complete set-up? | Check which stand and pedal are included with the version you’re buying and which parts are optional. Casio lists an SP-3 pedal as included with the CDP-S110. | If I want to set up a usable playing area straight away, I’ll check which accessories are included and how much space they take up; around 14% of consumers give a complete set-up the highest priority. |
The space you need can change when you use a music stand. Yamaha lists different depths for the P-145 with and without the music stand.
Measure the complete set-up where you’ll play, not just the cabinet.
Yamaha lists the LP-5A for the P-145 as optional; Kawai lists the HML-2 stand and F-351 pedal unit for the ES120 as options.
Before you buy, check what’s included and whether the accessories are compatible with the exact model.
A separate, model-specific stand or pedal unit may be needed for a permanent set-up; remember to allow room for it too.
The Joybuy models below have 61 keys. That doesn’t offer the same range as the 88 keys on the portable piano models reviewed.
Before deciding whether it’s right for your practice, check the number of keys and the exact keyboard on the model being offered.
The CDP-S110 is worth considering if you’re looking for a portable piano with a shallow cabinet.
The P-145 is a portable option with 88 keys and a GHC keyboard.
The FP-10 is a portable option to consider if keyboard response and practising with headphones are your priorities.
The ES120 is worth considering if you’d like to add a fixed stand and a three-pedal unit to your portable piano later.
The Joybuy products below are 61-key models. Check whether that range suits your arpeggio practice; it isn’t the same as the 88-key range of the models reviewed.
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Could suit you if you want metronome accompaniment and a headphone socket; this model has 61 keys and doesn’t offer the same range as the 88-key models reviewed.
The product name lists a weighted keyboard, 300 sounds and 300 rhythms. The product description mentions a metronome and headphone socket.
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Could suit you if 61 keys are enough and you want a metronome and headphone socket; check first that the range suits your practice.
The product name lists a MIDI controller, recording function, speakers, metronome and music stand. The product description mentions a headphone port.
No. The portable models reviewed also offer 88 keys with a hammer action described by the manufacturer. Choose based on the pieces you practise and the complete set-up you’ve measured, not just the shape of the piano cabinet.
Measure the area where you’ll sit and allow for the music stand, connections and pedal. According to Yamaha, the P-145’s depth varies depending on whether the music stand is fitted; for an optional stand or pedal unit, check the dimensions of that specific combination.
The Dutch government states that electronic devices placed on the EU market must meet safety requirements and carry a CE mark. Check the marking on the product actually being offered; it doesn’t tell you anything about its sound or feel.
For many consumer purchases made online from a business, you have a 14-day cooling-off period. The Dutch government lists exceptions and distinguishes these purchases from buying online from a private seller; check which terms apply to your purchase.
