If you want to practise a film theme with dynamics and possibly a left-hand part, compare digital pianos by their keyboard, headphone socket and pedal options to find one that suits your arrangement. Measure the space available for the instrument, stand and seat, too. For the version on offer, check which accessories are included and whether the required CE marking and safety information are provided, including details for the power supply.
You want to practise melody, dynamics and possibly a left-hand part. In that case, a suitable keyboard and pedal matter more than a wide choice of extra sounds. Yamaha, Roland and Casio describe different keyboard and pedal options for the models featured here.
You share your home or practise when others need peace and quiet. A headphone socket can help you listen to the piano privately, and the instrument’s position in the room matters too. Roland and Casio list headphone options for the models discussed here.
You want to use the guest room for other things, too. So measure not just the instrument, but also allow for the stand, sheet music and seating space. The listed instrument dimensions for Yamaha and Casio provide a starting point, but they don’t show how much room you’ll need for the complete setup.
Start with the key range and pedal requirements of your arrangement. Then consider whether headphones, the available space or a connection to digital practice tools will influence your choice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might find this more important? |
|---|---|---|
| Touch response and playing range | Check the keyboard on the exact version you’re considering and make sure its key range suits your arrangement. Also check whether the sustain pedal you want is included or compatible. | If you want to practise melody and any accompanying part with the right touch response, this will be a priority; around 33% of consumers put touch response and playing range first. |
| Practising with headphones | Check whether the model has a suitable headphone socket and whether your plug will fit. Bear in mind that headphones won’t stop other people hearing the sound of the keys and pedal. | If you share your home, you may want to practise without piano sound coming through the speakers; around 27% of consumers give quiet practice top priority. |
| Space for the setup | Measure the available width and depth, and allow room for the stand, music rest and seat. The instrument dimensions alone don’t show how much space you’ll need for the complete playing area. | If your guest room has another purpose too, you’ll want to know whether the complete setup will fit; around 20% of consumers start by considering the space available. |
| Digital practice tools | Decide whether you want to play audio, send the notes you play or use a recording function. Then check which connection you’ll need and whether it’s compatible with your device. | If you want to practise with an app, play along or listen back, these features matter; around 20% of consumers put digital learning tools first. |
The listed depth doesn’t tell you how much space you’ll need for the stand, music rest and seating.
Measure the space you’ve chosen and check the dimensions of the complete setup, including any music rest and stand.
What’s included varies by model: Casio lists an SP-3 pedal as included with the CDP-S110, while Yamaha describes the LP-5A pedal unit for the P-145BT as optional.
Compare what’s included with the exact version you’re considering against the pedal requirements of your arrangement. You may need to buy a compatible pedal or pedal unit separately.
Playing audio from a device is different from sending the notes you play wirelessly via MIDI.
Decide which connection you need and check whether the exact model offers that feature.
The P-145BT is a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for a portable beginner piano with an 88-key GHC keyboard.
The FP-10 is a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for a portable piano with an 88-key PHA-4 Standard keyboard and headphone use.
The CDP-S110 is a useful point of comparison if a slimline portable piano and an included sustain pedal are important to you.
The ES120 is a useful point of comparison if you want to consider recording and connections for digital accompaniment.
The products below are 61-key instruments with headphone options for practising in a limited space. They don’t offer the full 88-key range. Before you buy, also check the CE marking and safety information for the version on offer, including details of the power supply provided.
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Could be a good fit if you want to practise with headphones and don’t need the full 88-key range.
61 keys; weighted keyboard; headphone socket; USB MIDI and recording function.
The description lists 300 sounds and 300 rhythms. The 61 keys don’t provide the full 88-key range.
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Could be a good fit if you want to practise with headphones and are looking for recording or metronome functions, without needing the full 88-key range.
61 keys; headphone socket; metronome, recording function and USB MIDI.
The description lists 500 sounds and 300 rhythms. The 61 keys don’t provide the full 88-key range.
No, it depends on the arrangement and what else you want to learn. Check the required key range and pedal use in the sheet music. Yamaha describes the LP-5A three-pedal unit for the P-145BT as optional.
With a suitable connection, you can listen to the piano through headphones instead of the speakers. That doesn’t mean housemates won’t hear the physical sounds of the keys and pedal, so consider where you place the instrument too.
As well as the instrument’s dimensions, measure the space for the stand, music rest and seat. Follow the manual for the version you’ve bought when connecting, cleaning and using it.
If you buy from a business, the seller must offer a solution if the product doesn’t meet what you could reasonably expect. The Dutch government explains that there is no fixed statutory guarantee period in the Netherlands. For distance purchases from a business, you’ll also have 14 days to change your mind in many cases; check the applicable exceptions and terms.
Yes. The Dutch government lists electrical appliances among the products that must carry CE marking in the EU. Check the marking and safety information for the version you’re actually planning to buy; a general model description doesn’t automatically confirm what will be included with your order.
