Who is this buying guide for?

Beginner learning melodies with limited space

You want to learn folk tunes and need to be able to set up your instrument in a small practice area or move it out of the way.

Quiet home player

You practise at times when speakers could disturb others, so you’re looking for a suitable headphone socket. It may also be worth agreeing on arrangements to avoid disturbing your neighbours.

Learner looking to progress

Alongside melodies, you want to practise touch, timing, playing with others or using the pedals. That makes the keyboard, metronome, connections and options for adding accessories worth considering.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Will the whole piano fit in your space? Measure the width, depth and space to move around, including the music rest and stand. Casio lists a cabinet depth of 232 mm for the CDP-S110BK; Yamaha gives the P-145BT’s depth as 268 mm without the music rest and 320 mm with it. If the piano needs to fit in a small practice area, you’ll want to set up the whole instrument and still have room to sit at it. Ease of placement is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Will the key response help you learn to play? Try playing melody notes softly and more firmly, and compare the keyboards on the exact models you’re considering. Yamaha lists GHC, Roland PHA-4 Standard and Kawai Responsive Hammer Lite. If you want to practise controlling your touch and playing melodic notes, you’ll want to try the keyboard for yourself. The feel of the keys is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Can you practise quietly and hear the sound clearly? Check whether the piano has a wired headphone socket and how many people can listen at once. Roland lists two headphone outputs on the FP-30X and confirms that this model does not support Bluetooth headphones. If speaker sound could disturb others, you’ll want to be able to practise with headphones rather than assume wireless listening will work too. Quiet practice is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.
Which features and accessories might you need later? Check which pedal is included and whether a stand or pedal unit is available separately. Korg lists a damper pedal with the standalone B2+; according to Korg, the B2+SP comes with a stand and three-pedal unit. If you want to play along with lessons or develop your pedal technique, you’ll want to know which extras come with the version you choose. Extra features or pedals are the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Comparing cabinet depth alone

    A music rest or stand can increase the space you need. Yamaha gives different depths for the P-145BT with and without its music rest.

    Measure the complete set-up, including space to sit, before choosing between a portable piano and a fixed model.

    You may also need a suitable stand, bench or other furnishings.

  • Assuming Bluetooth audio means you can use wireless headphones

    Bluetooth features can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Roland confirms that the FP-30X does not support Bluetooth headphones.

    Check audio input, MIDI and headphone output separately for the exact model.

    You’ll need wired headphones to listen through the FP-30X’s headphone outputs.

  • Comparing a standalone keyboard with a complete set-up

    The standalone Korg B2+ comes with a damper pedal; according to Korg, the B2+SP also includes a stand and three-pedal unit.

    Check exactly which accessories are included with each version.

    You may need to buy a stand or pedal unit separately later.

Brands and models to consider

Casio

The CDP-S110BK is a portable model worth considering if piano depth is a key factor.

  • Casio lists a cabinet depth of 232 mm, a PHONES/OUTPUT socket and an SP-3 pedal included in the box. The manufacturer says the piano can be powered by an adapter or batteries.
  • These specifications don’t tell you how the key response compares with other models. Try the keyboard for yourself if how it feels to play matters to you.

Yamaha

The P-145BT is a portable option to consider if you want 88 weighted keys and the ability to play audio from your phone through the piano speakers.

  • Yamaha lists a GHC keyboard and Bluetooth audio through the piano speakers.
  • The P-145BT is 1.326 mm wide. Yamaha gives its depth as 268 mm without the music rest and 320 mm with it. Bluetooth audio does not automatically mean the piano supports Bluetooth headphones.

Roland

The FP-30X is worth considering if you need two headphone outputs or separate audio outputs.

  • Roland lists two headphone outputs and separate audio outputs for the FP-30X.
  • Roland confirms that the FP-30X does not support Bluetooth headphones. Manufacturer descriptions are not an independent comparison of sound or playing feel.

Kawai

The portable ES60 is worth considering if you’re looking for a headphone socket on the front and separate line outputs.

  • Kawai lists a Responsive Hammer Lite keyboard, a maximum polyphony of 192 voices and a weight of 11,0 kg for the ES60.
  • These specifications won’t tell you which keyboard will feel most comfortable to play. Also check which stand and pedals are included with the version you choose.

Korg

The B2+ is a standalone portable piano; the B2+SP is designed for a set-up with a stand and three pedals.

  • Korg lists an 88-key NH keyboard, a PHONES socket, USB-C and a damper pedal included with the B2+. According to Korg, the B2+SP includes a stand and three-pedal unit.
  • Allow for floor space for the complete set-up if you choose the B2+SP.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need three pedals straight away for folk tunes?

No, you can start learning a melody without needing three pedals straight away. Check whether a sustain pedal is included, and choose a three-pedal set-up if you want to practise that technique. Korg lists a damper pedal with the B2+ and a stand with a three-pedal unit for the B2+SP.

Can you use Bluetooth headphones if the piano has Bluetooth?

Don’t assume so: Bluetooth may be for audio input rather than headphone output. Roland confirms that the FP-30X does not support Bluetooth headphones; use wired headphones plugged into a PHONES socket instead. Yamaha describes the P-145BT’s Bluetooth audio as playing audio from your phone through the piano speakers.

What should you check when setting up and practising in a shared home?

Measure the complete set-up, including the music rest, stand and space to sit, and check that you can practise with headphones. The Dutch government advises neighbours experiencing noise problems to agree on arrangements together first.

What warranty and cancellation period applies to an online purchase in the Netherlands?

When you buy from a business, the Dutch government says you’re entitled to a product that meets reasonable expectations; there is no fixed statutory warranty period. Distance purchases usually come with a 14-day cancellation period. Check the terms that apply to your purchase and seller.

What safety requirement applies to an electric digital piano?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, electrical products placed on the Dutch market must carry a CE marking. Check the marking on the specific listing and the accompanying power supply; the general rule does not confirm that an individual listing complies.