Choose a compact, touch-sensitive keyboard if you mainly want to learn melodies and chords and are short on space. If you want to work on piano technique and arrangements with a wider range, a digital piano with 88 weighted keys is a better fit. Measure the space available first, and check the headphone socket, pedal and what’s included with the exact model.
You share your space or want to play at different times of day. In that case, a headphone output and a practical spot for the instrument matter more than speaker sound alone. Roland lists headphone playback for the FP-10; Casio specifies a PHONES/OUTPUT socket for the CDP-S110.
You want to learn complete piano parts and develop your touch, not just play the familiar melody. So compare the key range, keyboard action and pedal setup. Yamaha, Roland and Casio all offer examples of digital pianos with 88 keys.
You want to play a theme and perhaps try different sounds or accompaniment. Think about the music you want to learn to decide whether 61 or 76 keys will be enough. Yamaha describes lesson and accompaniment features for the PSR-E383, while Casio lists 76 keys for the CT-S1-76.
Best for: practising melodies and chords, with room for different sounds or built-in accompaniment. Yamaha lists touch-sensitive keys and lesson features for the PSR-E383.
Bear in mind: it has a shorter range than an 88-key piano and a different keyboard action. Check that your arrangements fit within its range.
Best for: anyone who wants a wider range than 61 keys offer, without necessarily needing a full piano keyboard. Casio lists 76 keys for the CT-S1-76.
Bear in mind: 76 keys don’t cover the full range of an 88-key keyboard. Measure the exact model to make sure it fits your space, too.
Best for: piano parts played with both hands and practising piano technique. Yamaha lists an 88-key GHC keyboard for the P-145; Roland specifies a PHA-4 Standard keyboard for the FP-10.
Bear in mind: the space it needs, as well as differences in touch and pedal setup. Yamaha gives the P-145’s width as 1.326 mm.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay extra attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Practising with other people at home in mind | Check the headphone output and the required plug for the exact model. | If you practise in a shared space or at different times of day, you’ll want to listen without using the built-in speakers; around 33% of consumers give quiet practice top priority. |
| Piano touch and range | Compare the keyboard with your sheet music or learning method, and consider the touch. | If you want to learn two-handed piano parts and piano technique, the range and keyboard action are key; around 27% of consumers put this learning need first. |
| Space for the instrument and player | Measure the available width and depth, allowing room for a stand, a seat and cables. | If space in your loft is limited, you’ll want to know whether the instrument and setup will actually fit; around 20% of consumers make physical fit their top priority. |
| Choice of sounds and accompaniment | Compare the sounds, lesson features and accompaniment you actually want to use. | If you want to try different sounds or automatic accompaniment while practising, see which features suit your learning goals; around 20% of consumers prioritise these options. |
The Yamaha PSR-E383 has 61 keys, the Casio CT-S1-76 has 76 keys, and the digital pianos mentioned have 88 keys. This means that some learning methods or arrangements may extend beyond the range of a shorter keyboard.
First check the range of the music you want to learn, then choose the number of keys and the keyboard action.
A depth measurement doesn’t tell you how much width the instrument needs. Casio lists a depth of 232 mm for the CDP-S110; Yamaha gives the P-145’s width as 1.326 mm.
Measure the space in both width and depth, and check the dimensions of the model you’re considering.
Casio lists an SP-3 sustain pedal as included with the CDP-S110. Kawai lists the HML-2 stand and F-351 triple pedal unit for the ES120 as optional.
Check what’s included with the exact model and make sure any accessories are compatible. You may need to buy a suitable stand or pedal separately.
A product listing in the Netherlands does not, by itself, prove that a specific model meets the applicable European requirements.
Check which documentation applies to the exact instrument and power supply. Business.gov.nl explains that electrical and electronic equipment sold in the Netherlands must meet European requirements. Where CE marking is required, an EU declaration of conformity must also be provided.
Yamaha describes both a compact 61-key keyboard and an 88-key digital piano.
Casio offers a 76-key keyboard and a slim digital piano option here.
The FP-10 is a portable 88-key digital piano, useful for comparing keyboard action and headphone playback.
The ES120 is another portable digital piano option, with connectivity and pedal add-ons available.
The Joybuy picks shown here are 61-key instruments for anyone looking for a compact keyboard to practise on. Check that the range suits the film themes you want to learn.
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Could suit you if you’re looking for a compact instrument to practise with headphones; compare its range with the arrangements you want to play.
The product title describes the keyboard as weighted. It has 61 keys, fewer than a full 88-key keyboard.
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Could suit you if you’re looking for a compact keyboard for melodies and practice sessions; check that its range suits the music you want to learn.
The product title lists speakers, a metronome, a recording function and a music stand. The keyboard has 61 keys.
It depends on the arrangement you want to play. A melody with limited accompaniment may fit within 61 keys; for a part with a wider range, compare a 76-key keyboard or a full 88-key keyboard. Check the range in your sheet music or learning materials.
No. Roland lists headphone playback for the FP-10 as an alternative to listening through its built-in speakers, but that doesn’t mean the keys and pedal are inaudible. The Dutch government recommends speaking to your neighbours and agreeing on arrangements first if noise is causing a problem.
For each model, check the power supply, a stable stand, the headphone plug and the sustain pedal you want. Casio lists an SP-3 as included with the CDP-S110; Kawai lists the HML-2 stand and F-351 triple pedal unit for the ES120 as optional.
For eligible online consumer purchases, the statutory cooling-off period usually ends 14 days after delivery, although there are exceptions. ACM ConsuWijzer explains how this cooling-off period works. The seller must also resolve issues under the legal guarantee if a product, when used normally, doesn’t do what you could reasonably expect.
Electrical and electronic equipment sold in the Netherlands must comply with the applicable European rules. Where CE marking is required, the manufacturer must also draw up an EU declaration of conformity after carrying out the relevant assessment. Check which documentation applies to the exact model, including its power supply and any wireless features.
