First, choose a digital piano with a headphone socket and a setup that fits your room. A model with 88 weighted keys gives you a full keyboard for practising piano technique, but takes up more space than an instrument with 61 keys. Check which headphones, stand and pedals you need for the exact version; using headphones doesn’t replace agreeing practice times with the people you live with.
If you want to practise a tune while other people are at home, check that you can connect wired headphones and agree practice times with them. Using headphones doesn’t automatically mean that nobody else can hear you. The Dutch government advises people dealing with noise from neighbours to try agreeing a solution together first.
If you want to practise touch and timing as well as traditional tunes, compare the keyboards and check whether a metronome is available. Yamaha and Roland both list 88 keys for models including the P-145 and FP-10; Roland also lists a metronome for the FP-10.
If you need to set up the instrument in a small room or put it away afterwards, compare the complete playing setup, not just the piano’s casing. Casio lists the CDP-S110 as 232 mm deep; you’ll also need space for a music rest, stand and seat.
First decide how you want to listen privately and where the instrument will go. Then compare the keyboard and the practice features you’ll actually use.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet practice | Check the headphone socket and plug type, and agree suitable practice times with the people you live with. | If I want to practise while other people are at home, I want to listen privately and be considerate of them. Around 36% of consumers give quiet practice top priority. |
| Touch and timing | Compare the keyboard and check whether the model has a metronome. | If I want to practise piano technique and rhythm as well as a single tune, I’ll focus on the keyboard and practice features. Around 29% of consumers put learning to play the piano first. |
| Space and storage | Measure the space needed for the music rest, stand and seat; also check the dimensions of the complete setup. | If space is limited and I want to put the piano away after practising, the complete setup needs to fit in my room. Around 21% of consumers say space for the instrument is their main concern. |
| Practising together and equipment | Check the number of headphone outputs and which stand and pedals are included with the version you’re considering. | If I want to listen at the same time as a teacher or someone I live with, multiple connections and suitable equipment matter. Around 14% of consumers give practising together and having a complete setup top priority. |
According to Roland, the FP-10 doesn’t support Bluetooth headphones. So having Bluetooth on an instrument doesn’t automatically mean you can use wireless headphones with it.
Check what Bluetooth does on the exact model and which headphone socket it has.
You’ll need wired headphones to listen through headphones with the FP-10.
The listed depth of the casing doesn’t tell you how much space you’ll need for the playing area, including the music rest, stand and seat. Kawai lists the stand for the ES120 as optional.
Measure the space where you’ll actually play, as well as the space needed to store the instrument.
You may need to choose a suitable stand separately. Also check where you’ll put the music rest and any other accessories you need.
What’s included in the box can vary by model and version. Casio lists an SP-3 sustain pedal with the CDP-S110; Kawai says the stand and three-pedal unit for the ES120 are optional.
Check what’s included and whether the pedal is compatible with the version you’re considering.
You may need to buy a stand or pedal separately.
The portable P-145 is worth considering if you’re looking for a straightforward full-size keyboard. Yamaha lists 88 GHC keys.
The FP-10 is a portable piano with 88 PHA-4 Standard keys. According to Roland, the FP-30X has two headphone outputs.
The CDP-S110 is worth considering if a slim casing and a straightforward practice setup are important to you.
The portable ES120 is worth considering if you want two headphone sockets or move the instrument regularly.
These Joybuy products are 61-key instruments with practice features, including a headphone socket. They’re intended for anyone who doesn’t need the full range of 88 keys.
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An option if you’re looking for an instrument with a headphone socket and weighted keys, without the range of a full 88-key keyboard.
61 keys; weighted keyboard; metronome; USB-MIDI; headphone socket.
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An option if you want to practise rhythm with a metronome and listen through a headphone socket.
61 keys; metronome; headphone socket; recording function; USB-MIDI; music rest.
No. According to Roland, the FP-10 doesn’t support Bluetooth headphones; use wired headphones.
The Dutch government advises people dealing with noise from music played by neighbours to try agreeing a solution first. Local rules and agreements in your building may vary, so check which ones apply to your home and municipality.
Follow the instructions for the exact model. For the P-145BT, Yamaha specifies using the stated voltage and power adaptor, keeping the socket accessible and unplugging the piano before cleaning it. Don’t apply these instructions to another piano without checking its manual.
For online purchases covered by distance-selling rules, you generally have a 14-day cooling-off period. You’re also entitled to a product that meets the required standard in the Netherlands; there’s no fixed statutory guarantee period. If a product is faulty, contact the seller.
No. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency describes CE as a conformity mark, not an independent safety certification. The requirements that apply to a specific electrical model need to be established for that product.
