Which option is right for you?

Piano arpeggio player

You want to practise with both hands and work on your touch on a weighted keyboard, and can make room for an 88-key instrument. Yamaha, Korg and Roland describe models with 88 keys and piano-style key actions.

Quiet home practice

You share your home and mainly want to practise with headphones. Bear in mind that others may still hear the physical sound of the keys. Korg specifies a headphone socket on the B2+, while Roland describes headphone use for the FP-10.

Compact keyboard player

You want to be able to move the instrument after practising and choose the number of keys to suit the range of your exercises. The Casio and Yamaha models reviewed offer 61-key and 76-key options respectively.

What should you look for when choosing?

61-key keyboard

A good fit if: your exercises fall within the range of 61 keys and you want an instrument that’s easy to move.

The trade-off: you get less range than with the 76- or 88-key models reviewed. Yamaha also lists arpeggio types for the PSR-E383; these don’t replace playing every note yourself.

76-key keyboard

A good fit if: 61 keys feel limiting, but you don’t need the full range and weighted keyboard of a digital piano.

The trade-off: Casio specifies that the CT-S1-76BK has 76 keys; that doesn’t make its keyboard the same type as a digital piano with 88 weighted keys.

Digital piano with 88 weighted keys

A good fit if: you mainly want to practise piano arpeggios with both hands and work on touch control, and have room for the setup.

The trade-off: measure the space for the instrument and stand. Yamaha, Roland and Korg specify different types of keyboard; these are model specifications, not independent playing tests.

What to consider What to look for when buying Who is this important for?
Practising with headphones Check the headphone socket on the exact version, and if possible listen to the sound of the keys in the room where you plan to practise. If I practise at home while others are in, I want to hear the electronic sound through headphones and know how much of the key noise will still be audible. Around 36% of consumers prioritise practising without disturbing others with the electronic sound.
Touch and playing range Compare the highest and lowest notes in your exercises with the number of keys, and consider whether you want a touch-sensitive or weighted keyboard. If I play piano arpeggios by hand with both hands, I want a keyboard and range that suit my exercises. Around 29% of consumers prioritise playing by hand with the piano-style key action they want.
Room space Measure the available width and depth, including the space for your planned stand. Casio specifies dimensions of 930 × 256 × 73 mm for the CT-S300; Korg lists 1312 × 336 × 117 mm for the B2+, excluding the music rest. If there’s little free space in the spare room, I want to know whether the instrument and setup will fit. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the space available for setting up the instrument.
Tempo and pattern features Decide whether you want a metronome, generated patterns or mainly want to practise by hand, and check the features on the exact model. If I want help with tempo or patterns while practising, I look for features the instrument actually offers. Around 14% of consumers prioritise built-in practice features.

Buying pitfalls

  • Confusing an arpeggiator with practising by hand

    An instrument can generate a pattern, but that’s different from playing each note in sequence yourself. Choose the feature that suits your practice goal.

    Before you buy, decide whether you want to hear generated patterns or play every note yourself.

  • Looking only at the number of keys

    The 61-, 76- and 88-key models reviewed also differ in keyboard type and the space they need. A touch-sensitive keyboard isn’t automatically a digital piano with weighted keys.

    Compare the highest and lowest notes in your exercises, the touch you want and the space available before choosing a model.

  • Assuming a standalone instrument comes with a complete piano setup

    What’s included varies by version. Korg says the B2+ comes with a damper pedal, but lists the stand and PU-2 pedal unit as separate accessories.

    Check what’s included with the exact version or bundle. You may need to buy a stand or pedal unit separately to complete your setup.

Brands to consider

Yamaha

The PSR-E383 is a 61-key keyboard with arpeggio types; the P-145 is a separate 88-key option with a GHC keyboard.

  • Yamaha specifies 61 keys and arpeggio types for the PSR-E383, and an 88-key GHC keyboard for the P-145.
  • The arpeggiator doesn’t replace a larger keyboard. Check which accessories are included with your chosen version of the P-145.

Casio

The CT-S300 offers a compact keyboard option with touch response; the CT-S1-76BK has 76 keys.

  • Casio lists dimensions of 930 × 256 × 73 mm for the CT-S300 and specifies 76 keys for the CT-S1-76BK.
  • Check the connections and included accessories for the exact version; these models don’t represent every Casio keyboard.

Roland

According to Roland, the FP-10 is an 88-key digital piano with a PHA-4 Standard keyboard and built-in metronome.

  • Roland lists headphone use and a metronome for the FP-10.
  • The description of the feel and response comes from Roland itself. Roland says an optional DP-10 pedal is needed for half-pedalling.

Korg

The B2+ is an 88-key digital piano with a headphone socket and a damper pedal included.

  • Korg specifies dimensions of 1312 × 336 × 117 mm for the B2+, excluding the music rest, and lists the damper pedal as included with the standard version.
  • The stand and PU-2 pedal unit are listed as separate accessories. Check what’s included with the exact version so you don’t mistake a bundle for the standard version.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a built-in arpeggiator to play arpeggios myself?

No, not if you want to play every note yourself. An arpeggiator is for generated patterns; for hand-played exercises, focus on the keyboard type and range. Yamaha specifies arpeggio types for the PSR-E383, while Roland lists a metronome for the FP-10.

Is practising with headphones completely silent for others?

No, headphones don’t automatically block out the physical sound of the keys. They let you hear the electronic sound without using the built-in speakers, but check how noisy the keys are in the room where you plan to practise.

Does a portable digital piano always come with a stand or pedal?

No, the included parts vary by model and version. Korg lists a damper pedal with the B2+, and names the STB1 stand and PU-2 pedal unit as separate accessories. Yamaha lists the optional LP-5A console for the P-145. Always check what’s included in the exact offer.

What rights do I have when buying online from a business in the Netherlands?

According to the Dutch government, in many cases you have a 14-day cooling-off period when buying at a distance, although exceptions apply. You’re also entitled to a product that meets legal standards; there’s no fixed statutory warranty period in the Netherlands. If something is faulty, contact the seller.

Which safety marking should I check on an electronic instrument?

The Dutch government states that electronic devices sold in the EU must carry a CE marking. Check the marking and product information for the actual item being offered, particularly if the seller is based outside the EU. A model name alone doesn’t confirm that a specific item meets the requirements.