Experts recommend Yamaha P71 more than Yamaha P-45
As of 16 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha P71 over Yamaha P-45, but both Digital Pianos have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha P71 received 2 recommendations: from Gearank (25 Aug 2024) and Luxury Pianos (22 Feb 2021). By contrast, Yamaha P-45 received only 1 recommendation from Luxury Pianos (22 Feb 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Piano | PianoDreamers  | Rolling Stone  |
Gearank  | The Guitar Junky  | Music Radar  | Prime Sound  | Best Digital Piano  | Equipboard  | Run The Music  | Luxury Pianos  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | - | $450 |  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. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| 51 | N/A | $400 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Feb 2021 Luxury Pianos ranked Yamaha P71 as #2 and Yamaha P-45 as #8
Rank Digital Piano Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Yamaha P71 ... ... ... #8 out of 10 Yamaha P-45 Light and portable... ... ... Source: luxury-pianos.com - On 25 Aug 2024 Gearank ranked Yamaha P71 as #3
Rank Digital Piano Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Yamaha P71 Best Digital Piano Under 500... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com
After counting and adding up the 73 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha P71 outranks Yamaha P-45. This is not to say that Yamaha P-45 is a bad option. Like Yamaha P71, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha P71 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Yamaha P-45 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Piano | PianoDreamers | Rolling Stone | Gearank | The Guitar Junky | Music Radar | Prime Sound | Best Digital Piano | Equipboard | Run The Music | Luxury Pianos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $500 |  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. | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $179 |  Casio Casiotone CT-S300 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | -1 | $229 |  Alesis Recital | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by PianoReport | 100 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by Digital Piano Review | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [23]
Total expert reviews: 23
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 19
| Highest score by pickmypiano.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by buydigitalpiano.com | 65 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Includes the P45 Digital Piano, power adapter, sustain pedal and music rest
- 88 fully weighted piano style keys simulate the feel of an acoustic piano and provide a quality playing experience
- GHS weighted action is heavier in the low end and lighter in the high end, just like an acoustic piano
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From Seller:
- Acoustic Piano Feel - Touch-sensitive keys allow for true expression and dynamic performance. The weighted action replicates the acoustic piano experience
- Elevated Sound - Choose from 10 unique Voices, including the richness and resonance of a Yamaha grand piano, with full dynamic sound and deep bass
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