April 2024
Digital Pianos: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of digital pianos rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 3 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 71 digital piano endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
56 digital pianos were endorsed in total, only 13 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Apr 2024, Roland RD-2000 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed digital piano with 3 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 digital piano' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Yamaha: 15 digital pianos
(#1 is Yamaha YDP-184)
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Roland: 9 digital pianos
(#1 is Roland RD-2000)
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Casio: 9 digital pianos
(#1 is Casio Privia PX-770)
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Kawai: 7 digital pianos
(#1 is Kawai ES100)
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Korg: 4 digital pianos
(#1 is Korg B2SP)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Digital Piano |
Rolling Stone
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Equipboard
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Best Digital Piano
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Prime Sound
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Music Radar
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The Guitar Junky
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Gearank
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Run The Music
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Luxury Pianos
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Gram Parsons
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1
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- | $2400 |
Roland RD-2000
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-
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-
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3
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8
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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2
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- | $2400 |
Yamaha YDP-184
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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- | $599 |
Roland FP-10
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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4
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- | $650 |
Yamaha P125
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-
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3
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-
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-
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10
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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5
|
- | Check price |
Yamaha P71
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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2
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-
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6
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- | $881 |
Casio Privia PX-770
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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7
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- | $5342 |
Nord Stage 3 88
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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15
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- | $1300 |
Yamaha Arius YDP-144
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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-
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3
|
-
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16
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- | $3798 |
Roland FP-90
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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17
|
- | Check price |
Roland F-140R
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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5
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18
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+1 | Check price |
Roland FP-30
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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6
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-
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19
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-1 | $899 |
Kawai ES100
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-
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5
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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20
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- | $599 |
Yamaha P-45
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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We ranked Roland RD-2000 #1 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roland RD-2000 as #1.
Prime Sound
Best for Live Performances
Eight available zones for sound mapping
The rich and natural sound
Amazing for live performance
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You need to buy the pedal and bench separately
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Run The Music
Best Overall Digital Piano
Zero-latency processor
V-Piano and SuperNATURAL sound engines
Very versatile in live performances
Extremely authentic feel
Easy to integrate with DAWs and other third party software
Available on Amazon
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Not suitable for beginners
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We ranked Yamaha YDP-184 #2 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Yamaha YDP-184 as #1.
The Guitar Junky
Recommended
Has clear and crisp sound with good volume
Action feels realisic, not too springy
With half-pedal capacity and has record and playback options
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Music rest is thin
Not sufficient volume towards the higher keys
Pedals need more time to get used to
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend digital pianos.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of digital pianos, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
We ranked Roland FP-10 #3 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roland FP-10 as #1.
Music Radar
The best playing-action in its price bracket
Bluetooth MIDI
PHA-4 keybed at a bargain price
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No line outputs
Relatively weedy speakers
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Run The Music
Best Cheap Digital Piano for Beginners
Very gig-friendly and compact
Excellent escapement and ivory feel keys
Bluetooth connectivity
Rich and authentic piano sound with string resonance and simulated key-off
Extra features and sounds are available via app
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Lacks optional 3-pedal unit
Does not offer the most powerful speakers
Lacks dedicated line out jacks
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We ranked Yamaha P125 #4 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Music Radar
Best with onboard songs
Wide range of excellent sounds
50 onboard songs to play along with
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No Bluetooth capability
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Gearank
Under $750
88 full-size keys
Superb graded weight action
Great sounding piano and e. piano
Versatile features via Smart Piano App
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Bulky and heavy
Limited physical controls
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We ranked Yamaha P71 #5 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Gearank
Under $500
88 full-size keys
Graded Hammer Standard action
Great sounding piano and e.piano
Streamlined design and interface
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Limited to 10 Voicings
No rhythm and learning features
Dated technology and connectivity
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We ranked Casio Privia PX-770 #6 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Music Radar
Best value digital piano for your living room
Excellent sound and action
Includes triple pedal unit and cabinet
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Not portable
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Gram Parsons
Best Cheap Piano for Beginners
A less expensive digital piano
A more portable digital piano
Has Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action II
Has Multi-Dimensional AiR Sound Source sampling
Has simulated ebony and ivory feel
Comes with a complete starter kit
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The speakers are sub-par
Not the most feature-rich
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We ranked Nord Stage 3 88 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Prime Sound
Highest User Control
Two displays for optimal control and clarity
Connectivity with external devices
Multiple functions
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It is only available in one color
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Run The Music
Best Stage Piano
High quality sounds
Authentic and decent digital effects
Drawbars designed for organ tone control
Dedicated section for every voice group
Available on Amazon
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Very expensive
The weighted action key might not suit everyone’s needs
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We ranked Yamaha Arius YDP-144 #8 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
The Guitar Junky
Quality digital piano, especially the pedal system
Has two-track MIDI recorder and USB audio interface
Beautiful sounds from its flagship CFX concert grand
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Comes with minimal effects and options
GHS key action isn't as realistic in this model
No Bluetooth connectivity option
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We ranked Roland FP-90 #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Prime Sound
Most Acoustic-Like
Produces great acoustic-like sound
Four integrated speakers
Connectivity with tablets or smartphones
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Does not include the stand
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The Guitar Junky
Super fun to play, especially the acoustic pianos
You can feel the fully-weighted action
Has powerful speakers you can hear wonderful tones from
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No Duo mode that most digital pianos have
Modeled sounds aren't everyone's choice
It's still hefty, though advertised as portable
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We ranked Roland F-140R #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
The Guitar Junky
Great sound quality, thanks to the SuperNATURAL sound engine
Bluetooth connectivity for MIDI and iOS devices
Fully-weighted keys with ivory feel
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Comes with mini input jacks, you need an adaptor
No multi-track recorder function
Limited options for sound customization
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Gram Parsons
Best Intermediate Piano with Weighted Keys
Has USB and Bluetooth connectivity
Has SuperNATURAL Piano sampling
Has Progressive Hammer Action
Has 34 different effects
Can support a 128 note polyphony
Has 316 different voices
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A more expensive digital piano
Not many customization options
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We ranked Roland FP-30 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Run The Music
Best Digital Piano for Intermediates
Excellent key action together with ivory feel keys and modified escapement
Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
Powerful 22W onboard speakers
35 built-in piano sounds
Gig-friendly with SuperNATURAL sound engine
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Only few sound customizations
Lacks line out jacks
Lacks lesson mode or function
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We ranked Kawai ES100 #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Prime Sound
Lightest Digital Piano
A light piano that you can carry around
Split, and dual playing modes give additional versatility
The half-damper capability is quite useful
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It lacks a display screen
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