May 2024
Digital Pianos: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of digital pianos rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2024.
Summary
On 15 May 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 74 digital piano endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
58 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 15 May 2024, Roland FP-10 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: 16 digital pianos
(#1 is Yamaha YDP-184)
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Casio: 10 digital pianos
(#1 is Casio Casiotone CT-S300)
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Roland: 9 digital pianos
(#1 is Roland FP-10)
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Kawai: 8 digital pianos
(#1 is Kawai ES100)
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Korg: 3 digital pianos
(#1 is Korg Grandstage 88)
Price breakdown
At a glance - May Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Piano |
Luxury Pianos
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Run The Music
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Gearank
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The Guitar Junky
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Music Radar
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Prime Sound
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Best Digital Piano
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Equipboard
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Rolling Stone
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PianoDreamers
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1
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+2 | $593 |
Roland FP-10
The Roland FP-10 is a highly regarded digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, versatile features, and impressive sound quality in a compact and durable instrument.
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4
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1
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3
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2
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-1 | $2400 |
Roland RD-2000
The Roland RD-2000 is a highly praised digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional musicians and performers.
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1
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8
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3
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3
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-1 | $2400 |
Yamaha YDP-184
The Yamaha YDP-184 is a high-quality digital piano with a standard keyboard length of 88 keys, Yamaha's Graded Hammer System (GHS) for realistic piano action, a polyphony of 256 notes, exceptional harmonics with Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) technology, and a highly regarded sound quality, making it suitable for serious pianists and advanced players.
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1
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2
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4
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New * | $179 |
Casio Casiotone CT-S300
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2
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1
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5
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-1 | $650 |
Yamaha P125
The Yamaha P125 is a highly regarded digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, high-quality sound, portability, and durability, making it suitable for both professional musicians and beginners.
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4
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10
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3
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6
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-1 | Check price |
Yamaha P71
The Yamaha P71 is a highly regarded digital piano with a full-sized keyboard, realistic touch, exceptional sound quality, and portability, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate players.
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2
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3
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7
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- | $5342 |
Nord Stage 3 88
The Nord Stage 3 88 is a highly regarded digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and durability, making it suitable for professional musicians and music enthusiasts.
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3
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4
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14
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+1 | $1300 |
Yamaha Arius YDP-144
The Yamaha Arius YDP-144 is a versatile and high-quality digital piano that offers a realistic and immersive piano-playing experience, making it suitable for pianists of different skill levels.
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3
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7
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15
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+1 | $3798 |
Roland FP-90
The Roland FP-90 is a highly recommended digital piano with exceptional sound quality and a realistic playing experience, making it suitable for professional musicians, music students, and anyone in need of a reliable and long-lasting instrument.
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8
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3
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16
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New * | Check price |
Roland FP-30X
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5
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4
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17
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+2 | $899 |
Kawai ES100
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6
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5
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18
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- | Check price |
Roland FP-30
The Roland FP-30 is a highly regarded digital piano that offers exceptional sound quality, a realistic playing experience, and portability, making it suitable for pianists of all levels.
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6
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5
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19
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+1 | $599 |
Yamaha P-45
The Yamaha P-45 is a highly recommended digital piano with a full-size keyboard, realistic feel, excellent sound quality, and portability, making it suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
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8
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4
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We ranked Roland FP-10 #1 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roland FP-10 as #1.
Run The Music
Best Cheap Digital Piano for Beginners
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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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Music Radar
The best playing-action in its price bracket
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Bluetooth MIDI
PHA-4 keybed at a bargain price
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No line outputs
Relatively weedy speakers
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We ranked Roland RD-2000 #2 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roland RD-2000 as #1.
Run The Music
Best Overall Digital Piano
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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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Prime Sound
Best for Live Performances
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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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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 May 2024 ranking
Luxury Pianos
Run The Music
Gearank
The Guitar Junky
Music Radar
Prime Sound
Best Digital Piano
Equipboard
Rolling Stone
PianoDreamers
We ranked Yamaha YDP-184 #3 in May 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
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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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We ranked Casio Casiotone CT-S300 #4 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Casio Casiotone CT-S300 as #1.
Run The Music
Best Budget Portable Digital Piano
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Impressive portability
Budget-friendly, value for money
Ideal for beginners, easy to use
Decent keybed
Good selection of sounds
Keys do not feel cheap
Built-in speakers
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Lacks traditional MIDI I/O
Does not offer piano-focused proficiency
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We ranked Yamaha P125 #5 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Gearank
Under $750
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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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Music Radar
Best with onboard songs
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Wide range of excellent sounds
50 onboard songs to play along with
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No Bluetooth capability
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We ranked Yamaha P71 #6 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Gearank
Under $500
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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 Nord Stage 3 88 #7 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Run The Music
Best Stage Piano
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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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Prime Sound
Highest User Control
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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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We ranked Yamaha Arius YDP-144 #8 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
The Guitar Junky
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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 May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
The Guitar Junky
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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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Prime Sound
Most Acoustic-Like
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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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We ranked Roland FP-30X #10 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Gearank
Under $1000
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Latest sound processing technology
Expanded voice options
Great sounding voices
Good acoustic piano like feel
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Hard to control without the app
Downward facing speakers
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We ranked Kawai ES100 #11 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Prime Sound
Lightest Digital Piano
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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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We ranked Roland FP-30 #12 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Run The Music
Best Digital Piano for Intermediates
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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 Yamaha P-45 #13 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
