Honest, hands-on reviews of digital pianos, keyboards, and accessories. We test and compare instruments to help you find the perfect gear for your playing style and budget. Learn more about our testing methodology and how we ensure unbiased, expert reviews.
For top recommendations, check out our picks of the best digital pianos and keyboards, as well as the best instruments for beginners and kids.
Steinway, Yamaha, Blüthner, Kawai, and Fazioli – these brands define excellence in piano craftsmanship. But is there a single best brand? Not quite. Each builder has a unique tonal character, touch, and heritage, making the ideal piano a deeply personal choice.
Yamaha has a stellar reputation for creating excellent instruments for all levels and budgets. That reputation, whether buying a concert grand piano or a beginner keyboard, makes Yamaha one of the most popular and trusted brands by students and professionals.
The RD-2000 EX is the latest edition of Roland’s flagship stage piano. Roland’s RD series has been around for many years and is always a reliable choice. In this review, I’ll highlight the difference between the RD-2000 EX and the older RD-2000 and discuss the merits of both in...
Learning to play the piano starts with choosing the right first instrument, and it’s a more impactful choice than many beginners realize.
Value for money isn’t a term I typically attach to Yamaha Clavinova digital pianos: they are luxurious and priced as such. However, the Clavinova CLP-835, a new mid-level addition to the series, might be the best buy of the bunch.
The weight of piano keys allows players to control dynamics with greater precision and play with incredible expression. By that logic, if a keyboard doesn’t have authentic weighted keys, you’ll never get the best out of its sound.
The Yamaha P-145 is the successor to one of the best-selling digital pianos of all time, the industry standard P-45. With the P-45 discontinued, Yamaha’s new kid on the block has much to live up to.
Workstation keyboards, with flexible feature sets and extensive sound libraries, bridge the gap between the studio and the stage as the ultimate all-in-one tool for music production, composition, and performance.
After testing a varied range of instruments, I’ve picked out the best digital pianos and keyboards available in 2025. In this selection, I’ll discuss the best instruments for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals.
When I review a digital piano from Korg, I typically expect high quality across the board, with maybe a few minor exceptions. The Korg XE20 is something a bit different; it’s a hybrid digital piano/arranger. Let’s see what it has to offer.
