Choose a portable digital piano with 88 weighted keys if range and a piano-style touch for both hands are your priorities. A 61-key stage keyboard may suit you if your arrangements fit within its range and you want a shorter keyboard with a choice of sounds. Yamaha specifies 61 FSB keys for the CK61. Whichever option you choose, measure the space needed for the stand, music rest and seat, and check the connections and accessories included with the exact version.
You want to practise film themes at home and check that the instrument, stand, music rest and seat will all fit together. Manufacturers provide the dimensions of the instrument itself and sometimes give measurements for a setup with a stand too.
You want to practise parts for both hands, so you’re comparing the key range and keyboard action of a compact stage keyboard with those of a portable digital piano.
You want to practise with headphones and check that the exact version has a suitable connection. The Casio CDP-S110BK has a PHONES/OUTPUT connection, while the Korg B2+ lists a PHONES connection.
Choose this option if: you want to practise film themes with both hands and value a wide range and weighted piano-style keys. Yamaha specifies 88 GHC keys for the P-145BT, while Roland lists 88 PHA-4 Standard keys for the FP-40.
Bear in mind: the instrument’s dimensions don’t account for the whole setup. You’ll also need space for a stand, music rest, bench and pedal.
Choose this option if: your pieces fit within its range and you want to explore different sounds. Yamaha describes the CK61 as a stage keyboard with 61 FSB keys and built-in speakers.
Bear in mind: 61 FSB keys are not the same as the 88 weighted keys on the digital pianos mentioned here. Check the range of your own arrangements.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Will the whole setup fit? | Measure the available width and depth, including the stand and music rest. Yamaha lists the P-145BT as 1.326 × 268 mm without the music rest. | I want to know in advance whether the instrument, stand, music rest and seat will all fit together; space is the top purchase priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Key range and action | Compare the range of your arrangements with the exact keyboard. Yamaha lists 61 FSB keys for the CK61 and 88 GHC keys for the P-145BT. | I want to practise my pieces within the range I need, on a suitable piano-style keyboard; key range and piano-style action are top priorities for around 29% of consumers. |
| Practising with headphones | Check the connection on the exact version and make sure your headphones are compatible. Casio lists PHONES/OUTPUT for the CDP-S110BK, while Korg lists PHONES for the B2+. | I want to practise without sound coming from the speakers in a shared home; quiet practice is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Sounds other than piano | Decide which sounds you need and check the sound selection on the exact model. Yamaha describes the CK61 as a stage keyboard, while Casio lists ten tones for the CDP-S110BK. | I want to try other instrument sounds for film themes too; variety of sounds is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
The instrument’s dimensions don’t tell you how much space your chosen setup with a stand, music rest and seat will take up.
Measure the complete setup where you’ll actually play, using the dimensions for the combination you plan to use.
Depending on your setup, you may need a separate stand or a different layout for your practice space.
Yamaha lists the CK61 as having 61 FSB keys; the portable piano models mentioned here have 88 keys with a different type of keyboard action.
Check the range of your pieces and decide what kind of action you want to practise before choosing.
What’s included varies by model and version. Korg lists a damper pedal with the B2+, but a pedal unit and stand may be separate items.
Compare the contents of the exact offer with what you need for your setup.
A stand or pedal unit may need to be bought separately, so check which items are included with your chosen combination.
The P-145BT is a portable piano with 88 keys, while the CK61 offers a more compact stage keyboard option.
The FP-40 is a portable 88-key option to compare in terms of keyboard and overall setup dimensions.
The CDP-S110BK is a slim portable piano worth considering if the depth of the instrument matters.
The B2+ is a portable 88-key option with wired connections to compare.
These instruments have 61 keys and may suit film arrangements whose required range fits within that. Check the complete setup and the connections you need.
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Suits arrangements that fit within a 61-key range; the product title also mentions a headphone connection.
Specifications: weighted keyboard, 300 sounds, 300 rhythms and USB-MIDI.
Check that the range of your film arrangements fits within 61 keys.
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Suits arrangements that fit within 61 keys; the product title mentions a headphone connection.
Specifications: weighted keyboard, MIDI controller, recording function, speakers and metronome.
Check that the range of your film arrangements fits within 61 keys.
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Suits arrangements within a 61-key range. This set is described as including a stand and stool, so remember to measure the space for the whole setup too.
Specifications: 500 sounds, three-level learning mode and dual speakers.
Check that the range of your film arrangements fits within 61 keys.
It depends on the range of your arrangements and the kind of action you want to practise. Yamaha specifies 61 FSB keys for the CK61, while the P-145BT and FP-40 each have 88 keys with a different type of piano keyboard. Check your sheet music before choosing the more compact option.
Measure the space for the music rest, stand and seat too. Yamaha and Roland provide dimensions for the instrument itself and for certain setups with a stand. Use the measurements for the combination you plan to set up.
Headphones stop sound coming from the speakers, but you’ll still hear the physical sound of the keys. Check that the PHONES connection on the exact version is compatible with your headphone plug.
No, this varies by model and version. Casio lists an SP-3 pedal included with the CDP-S110BK, and Korg lists a damper pedal included with the B2+. Check which items come with the exact offer.
A CE mark is required if the instrument falls under harmonised EU rules that require it. According to Your Europe, the mark is a declaration by the manufacturer, not a certificate issued independently. If in doubt, check the product information for the exact version.
