Digital pianos — specs & comparisons

88-key hammer-action pianos for home and practice: portable slabs, consoles and everything between.

Top rated digital pianos

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  1. Yamaha CLP-8858.8
  2. Yamaha CLP-8758.5
  3. Kawai CA9018.5
  4. Yamaha AvantGrand N3X8.5
  5. Roland FP-30X8.4

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About digital pianos

A digital piano is an 88-key instrument with weighted, hammer-action keys that mimic an acoustic piano's touch, plus built-in voices, speakers and pedals — an instrument that stands on its own. In our database the category runs from $399 entry portables (Casio CDP-S110) to premium consoles like the Kawai CA-401 with its wooden-key Grand Feel Compact action.

Three spec rows decide most purchases. The key action — Graded Hammer Compact in Yamaha's P-series, RHC in Kawai's ES, PHA-4 in Roland's FP, Smart Scaled Hammer in Casio's PX-S — sets the feel, and it's the one thing you can't upgrade later. Polyphony (64 notes at entry, 192–256 from the mid bracket up) keeps sustained passages from dropping notes. And connectivity: Bluetooth and USB audio decide how the piano talks to apps and computers.

Portables (P-225, ES-120, FP-30X, PX-S1100) travel and cost less; consoles (the YDP and CLP, CN and CA, RP and HP families) add cabinets, fixed pedals and bigger speaker systems for the living room. Every model here is verified against manufacturer documentation, so the comparison pages show the differences a shop demo can miss. If the piano is your main instrument, budget for the best action you can reach — it matters more than any other row.

Frequently asked questions

How many keys does a digital piano have?

88 — the standard across every digital piano in our database, with weighted, graded hammer action. 61- and 76-key instruments belong to the arranger and synth categories.

Do I need 88 weighted keys as a beginner?

Yes, if piano is the goal: weighted keys build finger strength and dynamic control from the first lesson. Light synth-action boards are built for other jobs.

What's the cheapest digital piano in the database?

The Casio CDP-S110 at $399 — 88 hammer-action keys, 64-note polyphony and a 16 W speaker system. The Yamaha P-45 follows at $449.

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