First, choose a piano that fits in your room with everything set up for playing. Then consider the key action, pedal and connections you need. For playing with others, built-in speakers and possibly a separate audio output may be relevant, but specifications from Casio, Yamaha, Roland, Korg and Kawai can’t predict how loud the piano will sound in your room.
You practise piano parts, paying close attention to key action and pedal use, perhaps in preparation for playing with others. Several portable models have weighted keys; check which pedal options are compatible with each model. Yamaha, Roland and Casio describe these features for their models.
You want to put the piano in a small room or store it away after practising. The dimensions of the piano itself, as well as the space needed for a music rest, stand and seat, determine whether the full set-up will fit. Casio, Yamaha and Korg list dimensions for their individual models.
You want to go through passages with others sometimes, rather than always practising through headphones. Compare the model’s connections with your set-up; Korg and Kawai, for example, describe options for audio output.
First, measure the whole playing area. Then decide whether pedal use, private practice or playing with others matters most.
| Consideration | What to look for when buying | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Playing feel and pedal use | Try the key action and check which pedal is included and which units are compatible with the exact model. Casio lists an SP-3 pedal with the CDP-S110BK; Yamaha describes the LP-5A for the P-145BT as optional. | When I practise phrasing and chord changes, I want to be able to control the key action and sustain. Playing feel and pedal use are the top buying concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Positioning and storage | Measure the available space, including room for a music rest, stand and seat. Casio lists a depth of 232 mm for the CDP-S110BK; Yamaha gives a depth of 268 mm for the P-145BT without a music rest. | I want to be able to set up or store the piano without making the playing area feel cramped. Positioning and storage are the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Private practice | Check the headphone socket, plug size and what happens to the speakers when you connect headphones. Roland lists headphone use for the FP-10; Korg lists a PHONES socket for the B2+. | When I practise in a shared space, I want to be able to listen to the piano through headphones. Private practice is the top buying concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Playing with others and connections | Listen to the piano in a similar set-up and check whether you need a separate Line Out. Kawai lists separate Line Out sockets for the ES60; Casio lists a combined PHONES/OUTPUT socket for the CDP-S110BK. | When I rehearse with others, I want to know whether the piano will be audible in our set-up and can be connected to the right equipment. Playing with others and connections are the top buying concern for around 14% of consumers. |
A music rest or stand needs extra space. Yamaha lists different depths for the P-145BT with and without a music rest.
Measure the complete set-up you have in mind, and leave enough room to sit and play.
Otherwise, finding a suitable spot may mean rearranging the room.
Yamaha lists the LP-5A for the P-145BT as optional. Korg says that a damper pedal is included with the B2+, while the PU-2 pedal unit is available separately.
Compare what’s included in the exact offer with the model’s official accessory compatibility information.
A more extensive pedal set-up may require a separate pedal unit and extra space.
Casio lists a combined PHONES/OUTPUT socket for the CDP-S110BK; Kawai describes separate Line Out sockets for the ES60.
Before buying, decide who needs to listen and what equipment you want to connect, then check that the connections are suitable.
Your preferred set-up may need extra connecting equipment or a different type of piano.
The CDP-S110BK may be worth considering if a shallow body and portability are important to you.
The P-145BT is a portable option to consider if you may want to add a three-pedal set-up.
The FP-10 may be worth a look if headphone use and practising together on one keyboard are important to you.
The B2+ is a portable option to compare if you want to match its connections and included accessories to your rehearsal space.
The ES60 may be worth considering if you want the option to connect external amplification.
A headphone socket lets you listen to the electronic piano sound privately; Roland lists this option for the FP-10. Bear in mind that the sounds of the keys and pedals may still be audible in a shared space.
That depends on the pieces you play and the pedal use you need. Casio lists an included SP-3 pedal for the CDP-S110BK; Yamaha says the LP-5A three-pedal unit for the P-145BT is optional.
Measure the space needed for the music rest, stand and playing area, not just the piano itself. Follow the manual for your model when connecting and caring for it; an accessory’s compatibility with one model doesn’t tell you whether it will work with another.
When a consumer buys a product, the seller must supply one that conforms to the contract. According to the Dutch government, there is no fixed statutory warranty period in the Netherlands. For many online distance purchases from a business, you have a 14-day cooling-off period; check which terms apply to your purchase.
