If you’re practising piano, first choose a keyboard that suits your exercises, then measure the full playing setup, not just the instrument itself. A portable digital piano with 88 keys is right for exercises that require the full range; a stage keyboard makes most sense if you’ll also use its extra sounds and controls. A 61-key model may be suitable if your exercises don’t require the full piano range.
You want to practise piano and need an instrument and setup that fit in your room. Bear in mind that the depth with the music rest attached may differ from the depth of the instrument alone; Yamaha, for example, lists different depths for the P-145 with and without its stand.
You’re focused on the keyboard’s range and response, not just a shallow casing. According to their specifications, Yamaha and Roland’s portable models each have 88 keys; the keyboard action varies by model.
You want to listen through headphones, so check the connection on the exact model. Headphones are not proven to eliminate the mechanical sound of the keys.
Choose this option if: you mainly practise piano and the keyboard matters more to you than extra stage features.
Bear in mind: even a shallow instrument needs space for the stand, sheet music and somewhere to sit.
Choose this option if: you want to use the extra sounds and hands-on controls as well as practising finger exercises.
Bear in mind: extra features don’t automatically make an instrument more suitable for your exercises or available space.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Space for the instrument and setup | Measure the available width and depth. Compare the measurements with and without the music rest, and leave room for your seat too. | If the piano needs to fit in a small room, you’ll want to know how much space the complete setup takes up. Around 36% of consumers put available setup space first. |
| Range and touch | Check the number of keys and the keyboard action on the exact model; if possible, try the touch with your own exercises. | If your exercises call for a particular range or keyboard response, that matters more than having a shallow casing. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the keyboard. |
| Listening through headphones | Check the connection and the plug or adapter you’ll need. Headphones are not proven to eliminate the mechanical sound of the keys. | If you share your home, you may want to listen to the piano’s electronic sound privately. Around 21% of consumers give headphone listening top priority. |
| Features and accessories | Check what’s included and which stand or pedals are compatible. Also consider whether you’ll actually use the extra sounds. | If you’re weighing up the complete setup, it’s important to know which controls and accessories you really need. Around 14% of consumers put features and accessories first. |
The stated depth of an instrument isn’t always the depth of the complete playing setup. Yamaha specifies a different depth for the P-145 with the music rest attached.
Measure the setup as you’ll use it, including the stand and your seat, before choosing based on the smallest measurement.
Yamaha lists the LP-5A three-pedal unit for the P-145 as optional. Korg says the STB1 stand and PU-2 pedal unit for the B2+ are sold separately.
Check what the offer includes and whether the stand or pedal unit is compatible with the exact model.
If a stand or pedal unit is sold separately, you may need to complete your playing setup with an additional purchase.
According to Yamaha, the CK88 offers organ and synth sounds, among other features, but that alone doesn’t tell you whether its keyboard is right for your finger exercises.
Choose based on your exercises and available space first; then consider any features you’ll genuinely use.
The CDP-S110BK is worth considering if a shallow casing is important. Casio specifies a depth of 232 mm and a scaled hammer-action keyboard.
The P-145 represents the portable piano option; the CK88 is a stage keyboard with extra sounds and controls.
The FP-10 is a portable 88-key piano for practising piano at home.
The B2+ is a portable piano with an 88-key NH keyboard.
The ES60 is a portable piano worth comparing if keyboard response and portability matter to you.
These Joybuy product picks are 61-key instruments for exercises that don’t require the full 88-key range.
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The listed weighted keyboard may suit exercises that don’t require the full 88-key range.
61 keys; weighted keyboard.
This model doesn’t have the full 88-key range. Check that it covers the exercises you want to do.
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The listed metronome and headphone socket may be useful if you want to practise to a steady beat or listen privately.
61 keys; metronome; headphone socket; music rest.
This model doesn’t have the full 88-key range. Check that it covers the exercises you want to do.
No, a portable digital piano may also suit you if you mainly practise piano at home. Compare the keyboard and the space the setup takes up; a stage keyboard such as the CK88 is most relevant if you’ll also use its extra sounds and controls.
Measure more than just the casing: allow space for the music rest and somewhere to sit. Yamaha specifies a depth of 268 mm for the P-145 without the music rest and 320 mm with it.
Yes, if your chosen instrument has a suitable connection. Casio lists PHONES/OUTPUT for the CDP-S110BK, while Korg lists a combined headphone/line output for the B2+; check the connection on the exact model. Headphones are not proven to eliminate the mechanical sound of the keys.
For a consumer purchase, the product must meet reasonable expectations, and the seller is responsible for resolving problems with a faulty product. The Dutch government explains that the Netherlands does not have a fixed statutory warranty period of two years for this.
For distance purchases from a business, a 14-day cooling-off period applies in many cases. The Dutch government lists exceptions and, among other things, distinguishes these purchases from buying online from a private individual; so check who the seller is.
