Choose a set-up that gives you a good place for your sheet music and lets the keyboard, music rest and seat fit comfortably in the spare room. A portable model keeps the room more flexible, while a fixed set-up may come with extras such as a stand and pedals. Check the exact model’s key action, metronome and headphone socket too.
If you play unfamiliar pieces from a page or screen, a well-positioned music rest is useful, and a metronome is worth comparing too. Korg lists a music rest for the B2+, while Kawai specifies an adjustable metronome for the ES120.
Headphone listening can be important in a shared home. Roland lists two headphone outputs for the FP-30X; for other models, check the connection on the exact version.
If you use the room for other things too, consider the complete set-up, not just the piano itself. Yamaha and Korg describe models or versions with different stand and pedal options.
Compare how you read sheet music, how much room the complete playing area takes up, and which accessories come with the version you’re considering.
Choose this option: if you need to keep the spare room available for other activities too.
Bear in mind: the stand or pedal may be sold separately, depending on the model; check what’s included in the package.
Choose this option: if the room can be a permanent practice space and you’d prefer to buy the accessories as a set.
Bear in mind: the set-up will stay in place more permanently; the Korg B2+SP comes with a stand and three-pedal unit.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet music and tempo | Check the music rest, the reading position for paper or a tablet, and whether the model has a metronome. | If I want to follow unfamiliar notes as I play, I look for a comfortable reading position and a steady beat. Around 33% of consumers prioritise sheet music and tempo. |
| Practising with headphones | Check the type of headphone socket on the exact version. | When I practise while other people are at home, I want to listen to the piano through headphones. Around 27% of consumers prioritise quiet practice. |
| Space in the spare room | Measure the playing area, including the music rest, stand, bench and room to move; check which parts are included in the stated dimensions. | If I need the room for other things too, I want to know how much space the complete piano set-up takes up. Around 20% of consumers value flexible use of space most. |
| What’s included with each version | Compare the music rest, stand and pedals included with each version. | Before I choose, I want to know which accessories come with the piano. Around 20% of consumers prioritise having a complete practice set-up. |
The stated depth doesn’t automatically include the space needed for the music rest, stand, bench and player. Korg notes that the B2+ dimensions exclude the music rest; Casio gives the CDP-S110BK a casing depth of 232 mm.
Measure the space with your planned music rest and stand in place, and allow room for sitting and moving around too.
Headphones let you listen to the piano without using its built-in speakers, but they won’t eliminate the sound of the keys moving.
Check the connection and assess the set-up in the room where you plan to practise.
The Korg B2+ and B2+SP come with different accessories. The LP-5A console for the Yamaha P-145 is also optional.
Check what’s included with the exact version before making your choice.
The P-145 is a portable option if you’re looking for a piano-focused set-up.
The FP-30X is worth considering if headphone practice and the option to expand a portable set-up later are important to you.
The ES120 is a portable model to compare if a metronome and recording function would be useful.
The B2+ is a standalone portable model, while the B2+SP is designed for a fixed home set-up.
The CDP-S110BK is worth comparing if a slim casing and sheet music on your own device are important to you.
This Joybuy pick is a 61-key keyboard with a music rest and metronome, for anyone who wants to follow sheet music and practise to a steady beat. Check that the type of keyboard suits your piano practice.
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The music rest and metronome are handy for practising with sheet music and a steady beat.
The product name lists 61 keys, a recording function, speakers, MIDI controller, music rest and metronome. The product description mentions USB-MIDI and a headphone socket; check that the socket is compatible with your headphones.
No, you can place printed sheet music on a suitable music rest. A screen is an alternative if you prefer to read digitally: Casio describes PDF viewing via CASIO Music Space on a device, while Korg lists a music rest for the B2+.
It depends on the version and your playing area. Korg lists a music rest and damper pedal with the B2+, but the stand is sold separately; the B2+SP includes a stand and three-pedal unit.
When you buy as a consumer in the Netherlands, you’re entitled to a product of satisfactory quality. According to the Dutch government, there’s no fixed statutory guarantee period, and the seller must provide a solution if something is faulty; normal wear and tear or damage caused by you isn’t automatically covered.
For eligible distance sales from a business, the Dutch government says you’ll generally have a 14-day cooling-off period. The rules may differ if, for example, you buy from a private seller; check who the seller is and which terms apply to your order.
The Dutch government states that electronic devices sold in the EU must carry a CE mark. Check the product information and markings on the exact piano and power adapter; a brand name or Dutch web page alone doesn’t confirm that a particular version complies.
