If you’re learning a written piano part, a digital piano with a keyboard that matches the range and touch required by your sheet music is a sensible choice. Yamaha and Korg each specify 88 keys for the P-145BT and B2+. Before buying, measure the space for the instrument, music stand and player: according to Yamaha Netherlands and Korg Netherlands, these models are 1.326 mm and 1.312 mm wide respectively. Then choose according to how you rehearse. A headphone socket is for listening on your own, while singing together or practising with a recording calls for the right listening set-up and, if you’re using an external track, a suitable audio input.
You want to learn the notes and chords with both hands, so you’re comparing the keyboard’s range and touch with your sheet music. Yamaha Netherlands and Korg Netherlands list 88 keys for the P-145BT and B2+ respectively.
You want to set up the piano and music stand without making your playing space too cramped. Compare the stated width and depth of the specific model, and leave room for the player too.
Decide whether someone else in the room needs to hear the accompaniment, whether you’ll listen through headphones only, or whether you’ll play an external recording. Korg and Casio list an AUDIO IN socket on the B2+ and CDP-S110BK.
Start by checking the range and touch required by your part. Then measure the complete playing set-up and decide how you and any fellow performers want to hear the accompaniment.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Key range and touch | Compare the lowest and highest notes in your part with the keyboard, and try out its touch. According to their manufacturers, the Yamaha P-145BT and Korg B2+ have 88 keys. | I want to practise the written notes and chords without having to transpose passages. Consumers who prioritise the range and touch required by their part account for around 33% of people in this practice scenario. |
| Space and set-up | Measure the available width and depth, including the music stand, stand and room for the player. According to Yamaha Netherlands, the Yamaha P-145BT is 1.326 mm wide; according to Korg Netherlands, the Korg B2+ is 1.312 mm wide. Neither measurement includes a music stand. | I need to fit the piano, sheet music and a seat into a small space. Around 27% of consumers put the complete set-up first when weighing up their options. |
| Singing together or playing with a track | Decide who needs to hear the accompaniment and whether you want to connect an external audio source. Korg lists AUDIO IN for the B2+, and Casio for the CDP-S110BK. | I want to rehearse with a singer or use a practice recording, so the listening set-up needs to suit the situation. Around 20% of consumers prioritise singing together or using an external track. |
| Listening on your own and the pedal | Check for a headphone socket and which pedal accessories are included with the exact model variant. Korg lists a damper pedal as included with the B2+; Casio lists an SP-3 pedal as included with the CDP-S110BK. | I mainly practise on my own and want to know whether I can get started with the included accessories. Around 20% of consumers value private listening and practice aids that are ready to use straight away. |
A shallow instrument can still take up plenty of width. Casio lists the CDP-S110BK as 232 mm deep, while Yamaha Netherlands and Korg Netherlands give the P-145BT and B2+ widths of 1.326 mm and 1.312 mm respectively.
Measure both the available width and depth, and allow space for the music stand, piano stand and player.
For half-pedalling, Korg lists a separately available PU-2 for the B2+; Roland names the optional DP-10 pedal for the FP-10. An included damper or sustain pedal isn’t automatically the same as a pedal that supports half-pedalling.
Check which pedalling technique your part calls for and whether the pedal is compatible with the exact model variant.
With headphones, the player can hear the accompaniment, but a singer in the same room won’t hear it automatically.
Decide in advance who needs to hear the piano, and check which speakers or outputs suit your rehearsal set-up.
The P Series offers a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for a portable piano with a specified keyboard. Yamaha Netherlands lists 88 GHC keys for the P-145BT.
The B2+ is worth comparing if you’re looking for an 88-key keyboard, a headphone socket and an input for an external audio source.
The CDP-S110BK is worth looking at if the depth of your practice space is a key constraint.
The ES120 is a portable piano worth comparing if connection and listening options are important to your choice.
The FP-10 is worth comparing if you’re considering a PHA-4 keyboard and practising on your own with headphones.
These product picks are aimed at practising with an external track or headphones. If you’re learning a written part, check that 61 keys cover the required range.
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The listed audio input and headphone socket may suit practising with a track or listening on your own. Check that 61 keys cover the range required by your part.
The product name mentions a metronome, recording function, speakers and music stand.
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The listed weighted keys may be of interest if you’re looking for a weighted touch. Check that the 61-key range suits the notes in your part.
The product description mentions a headphone socket, audio input and portable design.
Not if the singer also needs to hear the accompaniment and doesn’t have their own way of listening. First decide who needs to hear the piano. Korg lists a PHONES socket and built-in speakers for the B2+.
Check the input and your playback device for each model. Korg lists AUDIO IN for the B2+, and Casio does so for the CDP-S110BK. This doesn’t mean that a recording function or playback source is included.
It depends on the model and variant. Korg lists a damper pedal as included with the B2+, while the PU-2 for half-pedalling is available separately. Casio lists an SP-3 pedal as included with the CDP-S110BK.
According to ACM ConsuWijzer, statutory warranty applies alongside any seller’s guarantee. If a product breaks sooner than you could reasonably expect during normal use, the seller must offer an appropriate solution. Online purchases generally come with a statutory cooling-off period of up to 14 days after delivery. ACM ConsuWijzer lists exceptions, so check the terms of the specific purchase.
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency states that CE rules apply to certain product groups, and that exceptions or multiple directives may apply. The rules depend on the instrument and its power adapter. General information doesn’t confirm that a specific model meets the applicable requirements.
