Start with a keyboard that feels right for your lessons, then check whether you can practise with headphones and a metronome. A portable model is practical if the room is used for different activities. For lessons with two players, a documented Duo or lesson mode is a more specific feature to look for. Check which pedals, stand and connections are included with each version.
Wants to practise independently without disturbing others in the room with piano sounds. A headphone socket and useful volume control are therefore important. VeiligheidNL recommends well-fitting headphones, as these make you less likely to turn the volume up to block out background noise.
Wants to play scales across the keyboard and practise their touch. Try the feel of weighted, touch-sensitive models for yourself; the specifications alone won’t tell you which keyboard feels right to play. Yamaha, Roland and Korg all specify models with 88 keys.
Wants to demonstrate exercises or move the instrument between lessons. Yamaha’s Duo function and Roland’s Twin Piano may be useful for playing together, while the size and practical layout are also worth considering.
First compare the key action and range with your lessons. Then decide whether you’ll mainly practise alone, teach, or need to move the instrument frequently.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet individual practice | Check the headphone socket on the exact model and try listening at a comfortable, low volume. | If I practise in a shared room, I want to listen through headphones without disturbing others with piano sounds. Around 36% of consumers prioritise quiet individual practice. |
| Key action and range | Compare how the keys feel and check that the number of keys suits the exercises you play. | When practising minor scales, I want to control my touch and have enough range for my lessons. Around 29% of consumers give key feel and range top priority. |
| Tempo and lesson features | Check whether it has a metronome and how any Duo function works. | These features influence my choice when I’m practising in time or want to demonstrate an exercise alongside a student. Around 21% of consumers start by looking at tempo and lesson features. |
| Space and set-up | Measure the available space and check which stand, pedals and power supply are included with the version you’re considering. | If the room is used for different activities, I want to know whether the piano will fit and can be put away after practice. Around 14% of consumers prioritise portability and set-up. |
A socket doesn’t tell you whether headphones are included or whether the plug on your own headphones will fit.
Check the connection and what’s included in the package. Keep the listening volume comfortably low.
You may still need compatible headphones or an adapter.
Accessories vary by model. The Korg B2’s STB1 stand and PU-2 pedal unit are optional; Yamaha lists the LP-5A three-pedal unit as an optional accessory for the P-145.
Compare what’s included with the version on offer against what the room needs.
A stand or different pedal unit may need to be bought separately.
According to Yamaha, the P-145 is a compact P-series piano with 88 GHC keys and a Duo function.
According to Roland, the FP-10 combines an 88-key PHA-4 Standard keyboard with headphone use, a metronome and Twin Piano.
According to Casio, the CDP-S110BK can run on mains power or batteries.
Korg specifies 88 NH keys, a metronome and a combined headphone/line output for the B2.
These Joybuy product picks are digital pianos and keyboards with 61 keys. Check that this range suits the scales and lesson material you use.
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The portable design may suit you if you want to move the instrument after practising. Bear in mind its limited 61-key range.
The product name lists a weighted keyboard, USB-MIDI, speakers, a headphone socket and a music rest.
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The built-in metronome may be useful for practising in time. Check whether 61 keys give you enough range for your exercises.
The product name lists a recording function, MIDI controller, speakers, metronome and music rest.
Try the key action for yourself and check whether you can set the metronome. Roland lists a built-in metronome for the FP-10; Korg specifies tempo, time signature and volume controls for the B2’s metronome.
Make sure you have a stable place for the piano and sheet music, the right power supply and the pedal you need. Korg lists an adapter, music rest and damper pedal as included with the B2; the STB1 stand is optional. Casio also lists battery power for the CDP-S110BK.
No. VeiligheidNL recommends well-fitting headphones, as these make you less likely to turn the volume up to block out background noise. Start at a low volume and adjust it as needed.
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