For practising mainly at home, a portable digital piano with a wired headphone socket is often the more practical choice. A stage piano is worth considering if you also need stage sounds and connections for performances. Try the keyboard and pedal set-up for yourself, and bear in mind that headphones won’t eliminate the mechanical sound of the keys and pedals.
You want to practise a film theme repeatedly without sharing the piano sound through speakers. Look for a wired headphone socket, and bear in mind that the keys and pedals can still make audible noise. Roland lists headphone outputs for the FP-30X; Piano Chronicles notes that mechanical sounds may still be audible when you’re wearing headphones.
You want to practise melody, accompaniment and pedalling on a piano-focused keyboard. The manufacturers list 88 keys for both the Yamaha P-145BT and Roland FP-30X; you’ll need to assess the key action and pedal set-up on the exact model.
You want to use the instrument at home and take it with you for stage sounds and suitable connections. Yamaha lists jack and XLR outputs, a headphone socket and a weight of 18.6 kg for the Yamaha CP88. So consider how you’ll lift it and how you want to listen at home, too.
A good fit if: practising at home and listening through built-in speakers or wired headphones are your priorities.
Bear in mind: connections and included pedals vary by model; some pedal upgrades are optional.
A good fit if: the available depth in your room is the deciding factor. Casio lists a cabinet depth of 232 mm for the CDP-S110BK.
Bear in mind: allow room for the stand, bench and playing position. The instrument’s dimensions alone don’t tell you how much space the complete set-up will need.
A good fit if: you perform regularly as well as practising at home, or need connections for the stage.
Bear in mind: Yamaha lists a weight of 18.6 kg and jack and XLR outputs for the CP88. If you want to play without headphones, check how the exact version produces sound at home.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Practising with headphones | Check the type of headphone socket and agree practice times with your housemates. | If I want to practise repeatedly without sharing the piano sound through speakers, I’ll choose a model with a suitable wired output and listen out for mechanical noise, too. Around 36% of consumers put limiting noise at the top of their list. |
| Key action and pedalling | Play both soft and powerful passages on the exact model; check whether the pedal you want is included or sold separately. | If I want to practise the dynamics of a film theme, the keyboard needs to respond comfortably to my playing and the pedal set-up needs to suit me. Around 29% of consumers prioritise piano-style key action and pedalling. |
| Space and storage | Measure the space needed for the stand and bench, too; compare the weight if you’ll be moving the instrument often. | If the same room serves several purposes, I want to know whether the complete playing set-up will fit and can be put away. Around 21% of consumers put space for setting up and storage first. |
| At home and on stage | Check that the connections suit your stage set-up and how you want to listen at home. | If I want to practise at home and perform, suitable outputs and portability matter, as does how I’ll hear the sound at home. Around 14% of consumers give stage use the highest priority. |
Headphones reduce the sound from the speakers, but they won’t necessarily block out the mechanical noise of the keys and pedal.
Try the complete set-up where you plan to practise, and agree practice times with others.
Roland lists Bluetooth audio for the FP-30X, but says that Bluetooth headphones aren’t supported on this model.
Check the audio connection and headphone output separately for the exact model. Roland lists wired Phones outputs for the FP-30X.
You may need compatible wired headphones or a plug adapter.
Yamaha lists a three-pedal console as an optional extra for the P-145BT; Korg sells a pedal unit for half-pedalling separately for the B2+.
Check what’s included with the version you choose and whether the pedal upgrade you want is compatible with the model.
You may need to buy a suitable stand, bench or upgraded pedal separately.
Yamaha lists a headphone socket and audio outputs for the CP88. If you want to play without headphones, check how the exact version produces sound at home.
Decide in advance whether you’ll listen through headphones or a suitable speaker set-up at home.
If your chosen set-up doesn’t have built-in speakers, you may need external amplification.
The P-145BT and P-225 are portable digital pianos for practising at home; the CP88 is a stage-focused model.
The FP-30X is a portable digital piano for practising at home and moving occasionally.
The CDP-S110BK is a portable digital piano worth comparing if available depth is important.
The B2+ is a portable digital piano to consider alongside a home set-up.
These Joybuy options have 61 keys. Check that this range suits the film theme you want to play, and compare the connections and pedal set-up with your needs.
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An instrument with 61 keys to consider if you don’t necessarily need an 88-key range.
The product name specifies a weighted keyboard.
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A 61-key instrument to compare if this range suits the music you want to practise.
The product name specifies a black keyboard with 61 keys.
No. Roland lists Bluetooth audio for the FP-30X, but says that Bluetooth earbuds and headphones aren’t supported on this model. Use wired headphones through a Phones output.
Check what’s included with the version you choose and make sure the stand, pedal and headphones are compatible. Yamaha lists the LP-5A three-pedal console for the P-145BT as optional; Korg lists an included damper pedal with the B2+ and a PU-2 pedal unit, sold separately.
Agree practice times, and consider the mechanical noise from the keys, pedal and set-up as well. Headphones reduce the electronic piano sound, but don’t automatically make the instrument inaudible. The times you’re allowed to practise in your home depend on the rules and circumstances that apply.
According to the Dutch government, when a consumer buys from a business at a distance, a 14-day cooling-off period applies in many cases, with some exceptions. The Netherlands has no fixed statutory guarantee period; if a product is faulty, contact the seller, and you’re entitled to a product that meets the required standards.
Check the seller’s identity, the returns and warranty terms, any potential import charges and the applicable product safety requirements. The Dutch government warns that consumer rights may differ when buying from an online shop outside the EU, and notes that electronic products require CE marking.
