Who is this choice relevant to?

Player who needs to put everything away

You want to put your instrument away after every session, so you compare its overall dimensions and the complete setup, not just the number of keys.

Piano student with limited space

You’re practising piano technique and weighing up whether a longer keyboard with hammer action will fit in the space available.

Player in a shared home

You want to practise on your own without using the built-in speakers, so you check whether the version you’re considering has a headphone socket.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the lowest and highest notes in your exercises. Then decide what kind of key feel you need and measure the space for both playing and storage.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Space for playing and storage Measure the available width and depth, then compare them with the overall dimensions of the exact model and setup you’ve chosen. If I need to put my instrument away after every session, I want to know whether I have enough room to play and store it. Around 36% of consumers prioritise storage space.
Key range and touch response Compare the notes in your exercises with the keyboard and check which key mechanism is listed in the product specifications. I want to be able to play my exercises with the range and key feel they require. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a suitable range and touch response.
Practising without speaker sound Check whether the version has a headphone socket and whether it’s compatible with your headphones. In a shared home, I want to practise with headphones without assuming that this will eliminate the sound of the keys. Around 21% of consumers make quiet practice their top priority.
Practising without extra equipment Check whether the version includes a power supply and music rest, and whether it has the practice features you need. If I want to start practising straight away, I want to know in advance what else I’ll need. Around 14% of consumers prioritise a simple setup that’s ready to use on its own.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a slim 88-key piano is a short instrument

    A shallow depth doesn’t tell you how much width you’ll need. Korg lists the Liano as 1,282 mm wide; Yamaha lists the P-145 as 1,326 mm wide.

    Measure the available width before choosing a 61-, 76- or 88-key model. Remember to allow space for your playing setup, too.

  • Confusing touch sensitivity with hammer action

    A touch-sensitive 61-key keyboard and a digital piano with a specified hammer-action keyboard have different key mechanisms.

    If you’re practising piano technique, check the mechanism of the exact model you’re considering.

  • Assuming accessories are included with every version

    A power supply, music rest or pedal may vary between versions and bundles, affecting what you’ll need for your practice setup.

    Before buying, check what’s included with the exact version.

    If an essential item is missing, you’ll need to arrange it separately before you can use your preferred setup.

Brands worth considering

Yamaha

The PSR-E383 is a keyboard with 61 touch-sensitive keys; the P-145 is a digital piano with an 88-key GHC keyboard.

  • The models offer different key ranges and mechanisms to compare with your practice goals.
  • Yamaha lists the P-145 as 1,326 mm wide; check whether this version will fit in your playing and storage space.

Casio

The CT-S1 range includes a compact 61-key option; the CT-S1-76 has 76 keys. According to Casio, the CDP-S110 is a separate option with a Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II.

  • The different models give you a choice of key ranges and a specifically described hammer-action mechanism.
  • Don’t confuse the CT-S1-76 with a hammer-action keyboard, and check the overall dimensions of the exact version.

Korg

The Liano is an 88-key model with a touch-sensitive LS keyboard.

  • Korg specifies a headphone socket and dimensions of 1,282 × 290 × 73 mm without the music rest.
  • The specifications don’t mention hammer action, and width remains important if you’re short on space.

Roland

According to Roland, the FP-10 has an 88-key PHA-4 Standard keyboard.

  • Roland lists built-in speakers and the option to play through headphones.
  • Check that the instrument and complete playing setup will fit before choosing an 88-key keyboard.

Joybuy products

This Joybuy selection is aimed at finger exercises within a 61-key range, with the option to practise using headphones.

MLS-931 digital piano with 61 keys, black

MLS-931 digital piano, 61 keys, black

Suitable for finger exercises within a 61-key range and for a setup you want to put away after use.

The product name mentions a weighted keyboard, built-in speakers and a headphone socket. Exercises with notes outside the range won’t fit unless you change the range.

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Frequently asked questions

Are 61 keys enough for your finger exercises?

That depends on the lowest and highest notes in your exercises. Before buying, compare those notes with the available range; if you’re practising piano technique, consider the key mechanism as well.

How can you position a keyboard without using up too much floor space?

Measure the space where you’ll play and where you’ll store the instrument. Korg lists the Liano as 1,282 × 290 × 73 mm without the music rest; Yamaha gives the P-145 a width of 1,326 mm. So a shallow depth doesn’t mean an 88-key model is short.

Which items should you check separately when buying a keyboard?

Check what’s included with the exact version or bundle, including the power supply, music rest, pedal and headphone socket. Korg lists an adapter, music rest and pedal switch as included with the Liano; this doesn’t tell you what comes with other models.

What if an instrument you bought online develops a fault?

When you buy as a consumer in the Netherlands, the product must meet reasonable expectations, and the seller is your point of contact if something goes wrong. The Dutch government states that there is no fixed statutory warranty period that applies to all products in the Netherlands. In many cases, online purchases from a business also come with a 14-day cooling-off period; check the applicable terms and exceptions.

Which product safety rule is relevant when buying in the Netherlands?

According to the European Commission, CE marking is only mandatory for products covered by specific harmonised EU rules that require it. Check the product information for the instrument and power supply to see which rules apply to the version on offer.