Start with how you practise: a keyboard with a suitable touch and enough range will help you learn both melody and accompaniment. If you practise with others, first check that the piano can connect to the headphones, active speakers or other audio equipment in the studio. If you’ll be moving it regularly, size, power supply and included accessories matter too.
You’re learning folk melodies and want to practise your touch and a left-hand part too. Try the keyboard and check which pedal is included with the model. Yamaha describes the P-145 as having 88 GHC keys; Casio lists an SP-3 pedal as included with the CDP-S110BK.
You rehearse with others and want to know whether the piano will connect to the sound system available. Check the output on your chosen model and compare it with the equipment’s inputs. Roland and Kawai list separate audio outputs for the models mentioned here.
You regularly transport or store your instrument, so you’ll need to weigh up its dimensions, power supply and set-up against the connections you need. Casio lists a depth of 232 mm for the CDP-S110BK and says it can run on mains power or batteries.
Choose this option if: you mainly practise melodies and simple accompaniment, and want to move or store the piano after rehearsals.
Consider: check whether the exact version includes a pedal and stand, and what audio output it has. Portability alone doesn’t tell you whether it will connect to the studio’s sound system.
Choose this option if: you use external active speakers during group rehearsals. Roland lists separate output connections and two headphone sockets for the FP-30X; Kawai lists separate Line Out connections for the ES120.
Consider: match the output and cables to the equipment available. Having a suitable connection doesn’t guarantee that the instrument will be audible in every group set-up.
Choose this option if: you want to play a recording from an external device through the piano. Korg’s Dutch specifications for the B2 list AUDIO IN and a metronome.
Consider: the B2 has a combined headphone/line output, so check that it works with your listening set-up and cables.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Touch and range | Try soft and fast passages. Check the number of keys, the touch and the pedal included with the exact version. | I want to practise melodies and left-hand accompaniment, and need a keyboard that suits my exercises; around 31% of consumers prioritise touch and playing range. |
| Studio audio | Check the inputs on the equipment available, the output type and cables required, and whether you want to use headphones at the same time. | When we rehearse together, I want to know whether the piano will connect to the speakers or sound system; around 31% of consumers prioritise group audio. |
| Transport and set-up | Measure the available space and your transport route. Compare the dimensions, power supply, stand and included pedal for the exact version. | I regularly take the piano with me or store it away, so I want its size and power supply to suit my space; around 23% of consumers prioritise transport, placement and power supply. |
| Quiet or accompanied practice | Check the number of headphone sockets, whether you need a lesson function and how to connect a playback device. | If I want to practise quietly or play along with a teacher or recording, I look at the listening and practice features; around 15% of consumers prioritise quiet or accompanied practice. |
According to its Dutch specifications, the Korg B2 has a combined PHONES/LINE OUT. Roland lists separate output connections for the FP-30X, so connections vary by model.
Check the inputs on the studio sound system and whether you also want to listen through headphones while playing.
Depending on the connection you choose, you may need extra cables or a different audio set-up.
Korg lists a stand for the B2 as a separate purchase. Yamaha names an optional LP-5A unit with three pedals for the P-145.
Compare what’s included with the exact version against the set-up you want to use.
You may need to buy a suitable stand or a more comprehensive pedal set-up separately.
ACM ConsuWijzer explains that your statutory guarantee rights apply alongside any manufacturer’s or seller’s warranty. If a product doesn’t perform as you could reasonably expect under normal use, the seller is responsible for providing an appropriate solution.
Keep your proof of purchase and report any problem with a faulty product to the seller.
The P-145 is a portable entry-level option if you want to practise on an 88-key piano keyboard.
The FP-30X is worth considering if you need external active speakers or two headphone sockets.
The CDP-S110BK is a compact option if you regularly move or store your piano.
The portable ES120 is worth looking into if you need separate Line Out connections.
The B2 is worth considering if you want to practise with an external audio source.
The models below have 61 keys and are intended for practice. Check that their range suits the folk melodies and accompaniment you want to play.
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Could suit independent practice; check whether the 61-key range covers the melodies and accompaniment you want to play.
The product name lists a weighted keyboard, 300 tones, 300 rhythms, an LCD screen, USB-MIDI, speakers and a headphone socket.
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Could suit practice and transport; check whether the 61-key range is enough for the melodies and accompaniment you want to play.
The product name lists a MIDI controller, recording function, speakers, metronome and music stand.
If you want to hear the recording through the piano, check that the model has a suitable audio input. Korg’s Dutch specifications for the B2 list AUDIO IN. Also check the output on your playback device and which cable you’ll need.
It depends on the model. Roland lists two headphone sockets for the FP-30X. Before your lesson, check that the plugs and listening settings work with your equipment.
No, this varies by model and version. Korg lists a stand for the B2 as a separate purchase; Yamaha names an optional LP-5A unit with three pedals for the P-145. Check what comes with the version you choose.
If the product doesn’t perform as you could reasonably expect under normal use, ACM ConsuWijzer says the seller is responsible for providing an appropriate solution at no cost. Statutory guarantee rights aren’t simply a fixed two-year warranty period.
The relevant European requirements apply to electrical and electronic devices placed on the market in the Netherlands. Ondernemersplein states that, after carrying out a conformity assessment, the manufacturer must apply the required CE marking and draw up an EU declaration of conformity. Check the product information for the specific version; this general requirement alone doesn’t prove that an individual item complies.
