The Nine Best Digital Pianos: Affordable and Premium Priced Pianos For Your Home

Having a piano in your home: completely unaffordable; you need to have a huge, spacious room for it to live in, you need to travel to some specialist piano showroom to buy one, it’s just completely problematic, right?

Wrong, incorrect, false! Enter the best digital pianos for your home, many of which cost a fraction of what an upright acoustic piano would, and that’s without mentioning the spectre of grand pianos. Unless you can cleverly upcycle an acoustic piano from someone that’s willing to give it away for free, nine times out of ten, a good digital piano will save you lots of money.

Many of the pianos listed below will also save you space in your home, especially if you’re not living in a mansion crying out for a Bösendorfer grand piano. And, vitally, they sound great, and the later, pricer options sound dangerously close to the real thing. It’s time to tinkle some keys as we investigate the nine best digital pianos for your home, starting with the most affordable and working our way up.

Casio Privia PX-S1100

Pros:

• Ultra-slim and lightweight design, ideal for small spaces.

• 88 fully weighted keys with Smart Scaled Hammer Action for realistic touch.

• Bluetooth audio connectivity for wireless streaming.

• Affordable price point with quality piano tones.

Cons:

• Limited onboard sounds compared to competitors.

• Lacks built-in lesson features for beginners.

If you mainly remember Casio as the keyboard you used to play during school music lessons, don’t let that make you doubt that Casio firmly belongs in the best digital piano conversation. An update on Casio’s S1000, it boasts plenty of features to keep budding pianists happy: a full 88-note keyboard with weighted keys, all packed into an affordable instrument. Unlike some of the pianos below that mimic an upright acoustic piano in design, this keyboard-style digital piano can be stored away for space-saving (it’s our slimmest entry), while looking rather fetching. Many pianos in this price range sound awful, so kudos to Casio for still retaining good piano sounds recreated for those who aren’t able to splash thousands.

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Yamaha P225B Keyboard

Pros:

• CFX concert grand piano sampling for rich sound.

• Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) action for authentic feel.

• Compact and portable design.

• Bluetooth audio streaming and USB audio interface.

Cons:

• Limited variety of instrument voices.

• No built-in recording function.

All hail Yamaha, who own a pretty significant dent in global piano sales. And not just expensive acoustic and digital pianos; they make great electric pianos at the lower end of the price spectrum, also. It’s a fantastic option for players of all skill levels who want a keyboard piano that won’t take up a lot of space at home. The P225B’s sounds are digitally modelled on Yamaha’s flagship concert grand piano, the CFX. The weighted keys ensure a premium piano-playing experience. Bundle options include a full set of three piano pedals and a stand for sheet music. This is a piano keyboard that’s worthy of beginners, intermediate and more advanced players.

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Roland FP-10

Pros:

• PHA-4 Standard keyboard with escapement and ivory feel.

• SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine for expressive tones.

• Bluetooth MIDI for wireless connectivity.

• Affordable entry-level price.

Cons:

• Limited polyphony (96 notes) compared to higher models.

• Basic onboard controls and display.

Roland knows a thing or two about making incredible keyboard instruments, whether it’s some of the best synthesisers of all time, like the Juno-60, or their line of top-rated keyboard pianos. And the FP-10 gives you the chance to own a high-quality, affordable digital piano, with some sites offering it for below £/$500 (bear in mind many pianos in this price range can sound really bad). Built in a portable and storeable keyboard style, the FP-10 has great, expressive piano tones for the lower price range. The Bluetooth and MIDI connectivity is a nice touch, also.

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Kawai KDP120

Pros:

• Responsive Hammer Compact II action for realistic touch.

• Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano sampling.

• Built-in lesson songs and Alfred course books.

• Bluetooth MIDI and USB connectivity.

Cons:

• Larger footprint may not suit smaller rooms.

• Limited variety of instrument voices

The Kawai name is built on exceptional quality acoustic and digital pianos, and it’s the KDP120 that lands us in the mid-tier pricing range. It delivers an authentic piano playing experience with Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action — in everyday speak, that means weighted keys and response that emulates the hammer action of a real piano. The piano tones are modelled on the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano, and sound the part. Bluetooth MIDI and USB-MIDI hooks you up to learning apps like Kawai's PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer. If you’ve got more money to spend, Kawai’s high-end digital pianos are excellent, but it’s nice to know they have some relatively affordable options also.

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Yamaha YDP-145

Pros:

• CFX concert grand piano voice for authentic sound.

• GHS keyboard action suitable for beginners.

• Intelligent Acoustic Control for balanced sound at any volume.

• Stereophonic Optimizer for headphone playing.

Cons:

• No Bluetooth connectivity.

• Lacks advanced features found in higher-end models.

One of the many reasons why Yamaha is so dominant in the world of pianos is the fact that they offer great acoustic and digital pianos to suit different budgets, and the YDP-145 ensures those who aren’t ready to splash the premium cash can have a great electric piano in their home. It’s a fantastic option for piano teachers and those learning piano, but also anyone who wants a high-quality upright-style digital piano that isn’t too enormous. Belonging to Yamaha’s Arius series, the lovely piano sound is derived from the Yamaha CFX grand piano. It doesn’t offer Bluetooth, and note that there are only ten sounds included. But the folding music desk, three pedals, colour choices, and a sliding wooden cover make this a digital piano with all the feel of an acoustic.

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Roland FP-E50

Pros:

• SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core engines offer great acoustic and synth sounds

• Intelligent auto-accompaniment with chord recognition

• Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity

• Wide range of tones and rhythms

Cons:

• Included pedal is basic

• Plastic chassis feels less premium

• Speaker positioning can sound boomy at high volumes

• Limited colour options

Is it a piano? A synth? A bird? A plane?! The Roland FP-E50 is built on an upright-style stand in the way many digital pianos are, but looks can deceive. Once you dive into this thing, you start to realise it’s more akin to a workstation keyboard — while it comfortably provides fantastic piano tones that make it worthy of being your home digital piano, it also houses Roland’s ZEN-Core engine, which you’ll find in many of Roland’s most sought-after synthesisers. If you find yourself entertaining a group one evening, here are just a few of its features: perform on synthesisers, orchestral voices, and you can be backed by interactive accompaniments so that your piano is a full band. You can even connect a mic and sing along with vocal effects and harmonies. Needless to say, if you’re just after a nice-sounding piano, the endless options here might overwhelm you, but if you’re seeking a digital piano that seemingly does it all, the value is packed in here.

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Casio PX-S7000

Pros:

• Stylish modern design with wood panel accents

• Smart Hybrid Hammer Action feels authentic

• Bluetooth audio and MIDI built-in

• Great range of tones and features for the price

Cons:

• Assembly takes time

• App integration less polished than rivals

• Touch controls can be finicky

Many of the pianos in this list could be described as digital pianos disguised as acoustic upright pianos, which is part of the appeal for those who want a piece for their home that isn’t a cheap-looking keyboard. Well, Casio’s PX-S7000 is a great in-between; a proud digital piano with a modern, contemporary design. And, while the look won’t be for everyone, I dare say this is the coolest piano here — the design for the pedals in particular deserves a chef’s kiss. You can go for black, white, or mustard. Sound-wise, this digital piano proves that Casio deserve to be in the same conversation as Kawai and Yamaha. As well as the expected piano sounds, there are modern tones based on the likes of Adele and Coldplay. The responsiveness of Casio’s Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard is top-notch.

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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-885

Pros:

• GrandTouch keyboard offers true acoustic feel

• Powerful speaker system with great projection

• Elegant upright-style cabinet design

• Deep connectivity with Smart Pianist app and Bluetooth

Cons:

• Expensive, premium-tier model

• Headphone sound less immersive than speaker output

Don’t act surprised to see Yamaha one more time, as it wouldn’t be right to discuss the best premium-priced digital pianos without them. Especially when it’s a piano from their Clavinova range, some of the most lauded, go-to digital pianos out there since debuting in 1983. Several decades later and utilising the latest tech, the Clavinova CLP-885 is an outstanding piano recreation. Clearly Yamaha’s mission was to create a piano that, bar a volume control and a few other switches, feels and sounds as close to an acoustic piano as possible.

It’s beautifully built and worthy of the most opulent room in your house (unless you have a few chandeliers knocking about), and little details like the speakers being hidden from view keep the authenticity high. The detail on the keyboard action and its Linear Graded Hammer emulation are brilliant, worthy of the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand and other famous pianos the sounds are inspired by.

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Nord Grand 2

Pros:

• Kawai RH3 keybed offers excellent response

• Dual-layer system great for live layering

• Extensive piano and synth sound libraries

• Intuitive front-panel interface

Cons:

• No USB-to-device port

• No companion mobile app

• Some users find key action slightly light

Let’s end the best digital piano discussion with a serious curveball. Some people will tell you the digital piano title can only be given to electric pianos that look a bit like an acoustic piano, and have a set of speakers built in. It’s subjective stuff. But if your priority above those things is an electric piano that sounds outrageously close to the real thing, then say hello to the Nord Grand 2. Coming in Nord’s trademark red, which has been seen on countless stages, there is a reason Nord is often considered the go-to name for touring pianos. If you don’t mind using headphones or adding speakers (Nord sells matching Piano Monitors), you will be struck by Nord’s incredible digital piano sounds.

The Kawai responsive hammer keyboard delivers the most authentic playing experience possible, and you can choose from grands, uprights, and electric pianos, plus Nord’s brilliant onboard effects, including delay, amps, reverb, and modulation. Add to all this the synth sounds and instrument samples from ProjectSAM, and you’ll quickly fall in love with the Grand 2.

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Digital Pianos vs Stage Pianos — what’s the difference and which should I get?

Stage pianos are built for live performances and the touring life, so you won’t find them trying to look like an acoustic piano or built to look nice in a living room. They need to be ruggedly built for going around in a van. Because they are for hooking up to stage sound systems, they usually don’t have a pair of built-in speakers.

Digital pianos, however, almost always have onboard speakers, as they are home pianos for practising and performing at home. Their homeliness is also why a lot of thought goes into their cosy aesthetic, with many manufacturers mimicking the upright acoustic piano vibe. If you are after a piano purely for your home, a digital piano is likely your best port of call. If you want a piano to play at home but you also want to get out into the world and play live, go for a stage piano and just add some headphones or speakers when at home. You can read our guide to the best stage pianos here.

How much should I spend on a digital piano?

At the lower end of the spectrum, we’d say be very careful with digital pianos that are priced below £/$500. They really can sound abysmal, while looking and feeling cheap. That said, some of our first entries above can be bought for great deals. If your budget is lower, going with one of the trusted names above will pay dividends.

And then, while you could say ‘you get what you pay for’ and that it’s a case of spending more to get better results, there is a bit more nuance to it than that. The mid-tier and even lower-priced digital pianos above do sound fantastic, even if not quite hitting the heights of our last few entries. Don’t let budget be too much of a barrier — the most important thing is to get playing the piano.

Further Reading:

Best Keyboards for Beginners and Kids - Start Learning Piano Today!

The Best Stage Pianos: Professional Touring Piano Performance Keyboards

Best Workstation Keyboards 2025: Production Powerhouses In One Device