September 2023

Digital Pianos: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of digital pianos rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.

Summary

On 6 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 79 digital piano endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

57 digital pianos were endorsed in total, only 18 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 6 Sep 2023, Roland RD-2000 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed digital piano with 4 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 4 recommended it as the '#1 digital piano' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking digital pianos start at $139 (Casio Casiotone CT-S200) and go up to $4199 (Nord Stage 3 Compact). Median digital piano costs $739.99 (Roland FP-30X).
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$4199

At a glance - September Ranking

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Rank Change Price Digital Piano
Music Critic
Prime Sound
The Guitar Junky
Run The Music
Gram Parsons
Luxury Pianos
Old Time Music
Gearank
Music Radar
Best Digital Piano
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- $2570
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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- $500
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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3
- $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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4
- $599
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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+1 $800
Casio Privia PX-770
The Casio Privia PX-770 is a highly recommended digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and portability for both beginners and advanced musicians.
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3
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6
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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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14
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Casio Privia PX-160
The Casio Privia PX-160 is a highly recommended digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and portability.
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15
+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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16
+1 $3450
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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17
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Roland F-140R
The Roland F-140R Digital Piano is a highly recommended option for both beginners and advanced players seeking a realistic and expressive playing experience, with its authentic piano action, exceptional sound quality, portability, and durability.
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Korg B1SP
The Korg B1SP Digital Piano is highly praised for its authentic piano feel, rich sound quality, portability, and potential durability, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced pianists.
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19
+1 $142
Rockjam Keyboard 561 Superkit
The Rockjam Keyboard 561 Superkit is a highly recommended option for beginners to intermediate players who are looking for a portable and affordable digital piano with good piano action, impressive sound quality, and a variety of instrument voices.
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20
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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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+1 $450
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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22
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Kawai CE220
The Kawai CE220 Digital Piano is highly praised for its exceptional piano action, realistic sound quality, and durability, making it a top choice for advanced players and professional musicians.
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+1 $700
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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+1 $1000
Korg SP-280
The Korg SP-280 is a highly recommended digital piano that offers a realistic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, and portability, making it suitable for pianists of all levels.
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25
+1 $899
Kawai ES110
The Kawai ES110 is a highly regarded digital piano that offers an authentic playing experience, exceptional sound quality, portability, and durability, making it suitable for professionals and students alike.
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#19 $141.77 Rockjam Keyboard 561 Superkit
#21 $449.99 Yamaha P-45
#2 $499.99 Yamaha P71
#4 $599 Roland FP-10
#23 $699.99 Yamaha P125
#5 $799.99 Casio Privia PX-770
#25 $899 Kawai ES110
#24 $999.99 Korg SP-280
#15 $1299.99 Yamaha Arius YDP-144
#3 $2399.99 Yamaha YDP-184
#1 $2569.99 Roland RD-2000
#16 $3450.38 Roland FP-90

We ranked Roland RD-2000 #1 in September 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roland RD-2000 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Prime Sound

Best for Live Performances

Eight available zones for sound mapping
The rich and natural sound
Amazing for live performance

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

Not suitable for beginners

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Old Time Music

High Quality Sound
128-Voice Polyphony
Real Time Adjustability
Wood Keys

Very Pricey

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Best Digital Piano

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We ranked Yamaha P71 #2 in September 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Music Critic

Fully-weighted 88 key digital piano for a realistic sound and feel.
Good for beginners.
Dual mode which has the ability to combine two voices together.

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Luxury Pianos

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Old Time Music

Affordable
Ten Different Voices
Dual Mode

Very Simple
Squeaky keys

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Gearank

Under $500

88 full-size keys
Graded Hammer Standard action
Great sounding piano and e.piano
Streamlined design and interface

Limited to 10 Voicings
No rhythm and learning features
Dated technology and connectivity

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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 September 2023 ranking

We ranked Yamaha YDP-184 #3 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Yamaha YDP-184 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
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

Music rest is thin
Not sufficient volume towards the higher keys
Pedals need more time to get used to

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Best Digital Piano

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We ranked Roland FP-10 #4 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roland FP-10 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
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

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

Bluetooth MIDI
PHA-4 keybed at a bargain price

No line outputs
Relatively weedy speakers

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We ranked Casio Privia PX-770 #5 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
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

The speakers are sub-par
Not the most feature-rich

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Music Radar

Best value digital piano for your living room

Excellent sound and action
Includes triple pedal unit and cabinet

Not portable

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We ranked Nord Stage 3 88 #6 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Prime Sound

Highest User Control

Two displays for optimal control and clarity
Connectivity with external devices
Multiple functions

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

Very expensive
The weighted action key might not suit everyone’s needs

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We ranked Casio Privia PX-160 #7 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Music Critic

Not just a digital piano but a complete bundle to satisfy your playing needs.
Elegant look with an improved quality of sound given by its redesigned speaker system.

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Old Time Music

Affordable
High-Quality Speakers
Tri-Sensor Key Tech

Squeaky Keys

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We ranked Yamaha Arius YDP-144 #8 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
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

Comes with minimal effects and options
GHS key action isn't as realistic in this model
No Bluetooth connectivity option

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Luxury Pianos

Best professional grade digital upright

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We ranked Roland FP-90 #9 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Prime Sound

Most Acoustic-Like

Produces great acoustic-like sound
Four integrated speakers
Connectivity with tablets or smartphones

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

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 September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
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

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

A more expensive digital piano
Not many customization options

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We ranked Korg B1SP #11 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Music Critic

88 keys with weighted hammer action for a realistic feel.
The sound is close to an acoustic piano thanks to the MFB (Motional Feedback) servo technology.
It comes with three pedals as well as damper, sostenuto and soft.

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Old Time Music

Very Affordable Package
Fully Weighted Keys

Basic Keyboard
Mediocre Sound

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We ranked Rockjam Keyboard 561 Superkit #12 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Music Critic

Comes equipped with 61 full-size keys.
The size of this digital keyboard is pretty compact making it a very portable digital piano.
100 keyboard sounds, 100 rhythms, and 50 demo songs will help along your learning experience.
LCD screen.

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Luxury Pianos

Best 61 keys digital piano

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We ranked Roland FP-30 #13 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
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

Only few sound customizations
Lacks line out jacks
Lacks lesson mode or function

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Luxury Pianos

Best professional keyboard

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We ranked Yamaha P-45 #14 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Luxury Pianos

Light and portable

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Music Radar

Best for reliability

Great sound quality
Premium brand at entry-level price

Only 64-note polyphony
No smartphone app integration

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We ranked Kawai CE220 #15 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Guitar Junky

Adjust the dynamics of individual layers of various instruments
Three-pedal configuration adds to the authenticity of this piano
Has superb sampled sounds and effects

Inconsistent, some keys are stiffer
Not portable because of it's shape, not its weight
Simple metronome won't accomodate complex time signature

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Old Time Music

Wooden Keys
Attractive Stand
192 Internal Sounds
29-Songs

Pricey relative to performance
Stand vulnerable to cosmetic wear

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We ranked Yamaha P125 #16 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Gearank

Under $750

88 full-size keys
Superb graded weight action
Great sounding piano and e. piano
Versatile features via Smart Piano App

Bulky and heavy
Limited physical controls

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Music Radar

Best with onboard songs

Wide range of excellent sounds
50 onboard songs to play along with

No Bluetooth capability

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We ranked Korg SP-280 #17 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Prime Sound

Best Volume Potential

A total of 30 instrument sounds
High potential when it comes to volume
Lightweight design

The weighted keys could be better

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Old Time Music

Easy to Transport
Moderate Price
Low Profile Stand
Good Keyboard

Low quality onboard speakers

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We ranked Kawai ES110 #18 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best digital pianos” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Luxury Pianos

Best from Kawai

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Old Time Music

Lightweight
192-Note Polyphony
19 Different Sounds

Poorly weighted Keys

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