Choose a digital piano based on the range of your practice patterns, the keyboard and the space needed for the full setup. For piano technique, portable models with 88 weighted keys are worth considering; a 61-key model is suitable only if all the notes you practise fall within its range. ABRSM describes practising each hand separately and at a steady pace as one approach, but manufacturers’ specifications are not an independent comparison of playing feel.
You want to practise low patterns on their own first, then add the right hand. That makes the keyboard range and how the keys respond when played slowly important considerations. ABRSM describes practising one hand at a time as a possible approach.
You have limited room for the piano, music stand and seat. So compare the cabinet’s width and depth, and allow for the rest of the setup too.
You want to listen without always using the built-in speakers. Check the headphone socket on the version you’re considering.
Start with the notes you practise and the keyboard you need for them. Then measure the full space available and check which practice features and pedals suit the way you play.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Key range and response | Compare the lowest and highest notes in your exercises with the keyboard’s range. Check the type of key action and, if possible, try it for yourself. | If I want to practise left-hand patterns with a piano-style response, I start with the notes I play and the keyboard. Around 36% of consumers prioritise key range and response. |
| Space for the setup | Measure the available width and depth. Compare dimensions on the same basis, for example with or without protruding parts and a music stand. | In a small practice space, I want to know whether the stool, pedal and music stand will fit too, not just whether the piano cabinet is shallow. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the space available for their setup. |
| Listening with headphones | Check the socket and the correct plug for the exact version. Using headphones does not mean the mechanical noise from the keys or pedal will disappear. | If I practise in a shared space, I want to listen without using the built-in speakers. Around 21% of consumers prioritise listening without sound from the speakers. |
| Metronome and pedal | Check the metronome function and controls, which pedal is included, and whether any upgrade you want is compatible. | If I need help with rhythm or a specific pedal setup, I check those features before choosing a model. Around 14% of consumers prioritise tempo practice or pedal equipment. |
Published dimensions may not include the same parts. For example, the KORG B2+ measurements do not include the music stand.
Measure the available space and compare the published dimensions on the same basis. Also leave enough room for a comfortable seating and pedal position.
The included and optional pedal configurations vary by model. A damper pedal, a three-pedal unit and half-pedal support are not necessarily the same thing.
Work out which pedal technique your music requires, then check the exact contents and compatibility of the version you’re considering.
A headphone socket lets you listen without using the built-in speakers, but that doesn’t mean the mechanical sound of the keys and pedal will disappear from the room.
In a shared space, bear in mind that some sound may still be audible while you play, and arrange practice times accordingly if needed.
The P-145 is worth considering if you’re looking for a portable piano with a fully weighted keyboard.
The CDP-S110BK is worth a look if cabinet depth and an included sustain pedal are important to you.
The FP-10 is worth considering if you want to compare an 88-key keyboard with headphone playback and a built-in metronome.
The B2+ is a portable 88-key option with a headphone socket and an included damper pedal.
The ES60 is another portable option to compare if you’re looking for a weighted keyboard, metronome and headphone socket.
These Joybuy picks are 61-key digital pianos. They’re suitable only for practice patterns where all the notes fall within that range; also check which keyboard comes with the version you’re considering.
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Only consider this if all the notes in your exercises fall within the range of 61 keys.
61 keys; weighted keyboard.
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Suitable only if the notes in your left-hand patterns fall within the range of 61 keys.
61 keys.
Practise the pattern on its own first, at a steady pace. ABRSM describes practising one hand at a time and adjusting the tempo as possible approaches; a metronome can provide a steady beat, but it doesn’t prove that an instrument will help you learn faster.
No, you can’t tell from the word ‘compact’. Check the dimensions of the exact model and allow for protruding parts, a music stand if applicable, and a comfortable seating and pedal position. For example, KORG lists the B2+ dimensions without the music stand.
It varies by model and pedal function. Casio lists an SP-3 included with the CDP-S110BK; KORG lists a damper pedal included with the B2+ and a PU-2 unit sold separately. Check what’s included with the exact version.
If there’s a fault, contact the seller; according to the Dutch government, you’re entitled to a product that works properly. The Netherlands does not have a fixed statutory guarantee period: what you can expect depends partly on the product and the purchase information. Normal wear and tear and damage caused by you are not automatically covered by free repairs.
The Dutch government states that electronic devices placed on the market in the EU must carry a CE marking. Check the specific version, particularly if it’s being sold from outside the EU; information on a general brand page does not automatically confirm the version being offered.
