For finger exercises in a small practice space, a portable digital piano with weighted keys and a sufficient range is a sensible starting point. Assess the exact keyboard rather than just the number of sounds. Measure the entire set-up too, including the stand, music rest and chair. Headphones mean you won't need to listen through the speakers, but they won't eliminate audible mechanical key noise.
You might be practising scales, fingering and dynamics, and want to assess the keyboard for its action and range. Yamaha, Casio and Roland specify 88 keys for the models mentioned; the keyboard mechanisms vary by model.
In a small room, you need space not just for the piano, but also for the stand, music rest and seat. Compare the dimensions of the complete set-up, not just the depth of the piano body.
If you want to listen through headphones, check the type and position of the socket on the exact model. A headphone socket alone doesn't tell you how much mechanical key noise others will hear.
Start with the action and key range you need for your exercises, then measure up to see whether the complete set-up will fit in the room.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Action and key range | Check the number of keys and the keyboard mechanism; if possible, try playing softly, forcefully and with repeated keystrokes. | If you're practising scales or working through lesson materials, you want a keyboard that suits your exercises. Around 36% of consumers prioritise action and range. |
| Space for the set-up | Measure the available width and depth, allowing for the stand, music rest and chair. | If there's little free floor space in your room, you'll want to know whether you can fit the piano and everything you need. Around 29% of consumers choose mainly based on the space required for the set-up. |
| Headphones | Check the type and position of the socket, and whether it will fit your plug. | If you practise in a shared space, you'll want to listen through headphones and be able to use the socket easily. Around 21% of consumers give headphone listening top priority. |
| Practice features and accessories | Check whether it has a metronome and which pedals and stand are included with the exact version. | If you practise to a tempo or need equipment for your lessons, you'll want to know in advance what's included with the piano. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practice features and accessories. |
Casio lists the CDP-S110BK as 232 mm deep, but it is also 1.322 mm wide. Korg's stated dimensions for the B2+ exclude the music rest.
Measure the available width and depth, and map out the complete playing set-up before choosing a spot.
Headphones replace listening through the speakers, but they don't eliminate mechanical noise from the keys. Yamaha's manual also warns that listening at high volume for long periods may pose a risk to your hearing.
Check the socket, listen at a comfortable volume and assess the mechanical noise in your own space.
Korg lists a damper pedal as included with the B2+, while the STB1 stand is sold separately. Yamaha lists an optional console with three pedals for the P-145.
Check what's included with the exact version and make sure everything is compatible before putting together the complete set-up.
The portable P-145 is worth considering if you're looking for a weighted keyboard without a fixed piano cabinet.
The CDP-S110BK may be worth considering if a shallow cabinet is important and you have enough width.
According to Roland Netherlands, the FP-10 is a portable 88-key keyboard for practising at home.
The B2+ is worth comparing if you're looking for a portable piano with a headphone socket and an included pedal.
The ES60 is a portable option to compare if you're looking for a weighted keyboard and an easy-to-reach headphone socket.
Not on their own: as well as the range, consider the keyboard mechanism and, if possible, try out how the exact instrument responds to soft, forceful and repeated keystrokes. Yamaha, Casio and Roland specify different mechanisms for the 88-key models mentioned.
Measure the available width and depth, and allow space for the music rest, stand, chair and accessible connections. Korg's stated dimensions for the B2+ exclude the music rest, so the piano's dimensions aren't the same as those of the complete playing area.
Follow the manual for the exact model and use the specified mains adaptor and voltage. Yamaha states this for the P-145BT/P-143BT; check the manual for another model before applying model-specific instructions to it.
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