Choose a digital piano based on the space needed for your complete practice set-up, not just the instrument’s depth. Then check the space for sheet music, the keyboard and the headphone socket. Casio Europe, Yamaha Europe and Korg Netherlands publish dimensions that don’t always include the music rest in the same way, and the accessories listed vary by model. These are manufacturer specifications, not the result of an independent playing test.
You want to position printed or digital sheet music comfortably without letting the piano dominate your practice space. Casio Europe and Yamaha Europe publish dimensions that help you assess the space needed for the instrument and music rest separately.
You practise in a shared space, so you’ll want to check that the headphone socket works with your headphones and set-up. Casio, Korg and Roland list headphone use for the models mentioned here.
When practising from sheet music, you also want to focus on the keyboard response and your tempo. Yamaha and Roland specify different keyboards, while Roland also lists a built-in metronome.
First decide which limitation matters most in your practice space, then measure the complete set-up, including room for you and your sheet music.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Space for the piano and sheet music | Measure the width and depth of the complete set-up. Check whether the stated dimensions include the music rest and any stand. | If I want to read sheet music without the piano dominating a small room, I’ll measure the whole set-up. Around 29% of consumers put space at the top of their list. |
| Quiet practice | Check the socket on the exact model and whether your own headphones are compatible. | If I practise in a shared space, I’ll want to play with suitable headphones. Around 29% of consumers prioritise quiet practice. |
| Keyboard response and tempo support | Compare the keyboard specifications and check whether the metronome function you want works on the piano itself or through an app. | If I combine sight-reading with technique practice, I’ll want to know which keyboard I’m getting and what tempo support is available. Around 21% of consumers put touch and tempo at the top of their list. |
| Sheet music and included accessories | Check whether the music rest and the pedal you need are included. Also decide whether you’ll use paper or a screen. | If I want to put together a practical set-up for my sheet music straight away, I’ll check what’s included and where to place paper or a tablet. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these accessories. |
The stated dimensions of digital pianos don’t always include the music rest. This means the complete set-up may take up more space than the cabinet dimensions suggest.
Check what the dimensions include for each model, and measure separately for the music rest, stand and seat.
You may need to rearrange the room to leave enough space to play and sit comfortably.
What’s included varies by model: some accessories come in the box, while others are sold separately.
Compare the contents of the specific version with what you need for sheet music, your playing position and pedal use.
You may need to source a separate stand or pedal.
A keyboard specification describes the instrument, but it can’t tell you whether it will feel comfortable to play.
Use the specification to compare models and, if possible, try the keyboard for yourself.
The CDP-S110BK is worth comparing if a shallow cabinet is important and you may want to display your sheet music on a separate screen.
The P-145 is a useful comparison if you want to measure the space needed for a music rest in advance.
The B2+ is worth considering if you’re looking for a version that includes a music rest and damper pedal.
The FP-10 is worth comparing if the keyboard and a built-in metronome are important to you.
The ES120 is an additional portable model to compare if two headphone sockets matter to you.
Measure the set-up you’ll actually use, including the music rest and space to sit. Yamaha Europe lists the P-145 as 268 mm deep without the music rest and 320 mm with it; Korg Netherlands lists the B2+ at 336 mm deep, excluding the music rest. Allow room for a stand too, if you need one.
For the Casio CDP-S110, Casio describes displaying PDF scores in CASIO MUSIC SPACE on a separate compatible device. Check that the app works with your device and decide where you can position the screen.
No, what’s included varies by model and version. Korg Netherlands lists a music rest and damper pedal with the B2+, but the stand and PU-2 are separate accessories. Yamaha Europe lists the LP-5A three-pedal unit as optional for the P-145. Check what’s included with the version you want to buy.
For a standard online purchase, you’ll generally have 14 days from delivery to change your mind, subject to legal exceptions. ACM ConsuWijzer also states that if a product doesn’t do what you could reasonably expect under normal use, the seller must put it right free of charge. You may have to pay return costs during the cooling-off period if the seller made this clear in advance.
