Reviews

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.

Yamaha CLP-725 review: Cheap for a Clavinova, but feels true

Yamaha’s CLP-725 is the entry-level piano in the Clavinova series. While it’s cheaper than the others, it’s by no means a budget piano. It’s still expensive, but rest assured, it’s a legitimate Clavinova and worthy of the name.

Casio Privia PX-780 digital piano review

Few names in the digital piano world imply reliability more than Casio Privia. The Privia range has been around for a long time and consistently competes with the best digital pianos on the market. This review looks at the PX-780, the best Privia model available for under $1000.

Yamaha Arius YDP-164 digital piano review

Yamaha’s Arius series features some of the most popular digital pianos among students and professionals. They provide a fantastic blend of quality and affordability. This review looks at the Arius YDP-164, which sits near the high-end of the Arius range.

Studiologic Numa Compact 2 stage piano review

In my opinion, Studiologic is a brand that people overlook far too often. They make some outstanding stage pianos, synths, and controllers. This review looks at the Numa Compact 2, a flexible keyboard with 88 semi-weighted keys.

Kurzweil SP1 review: Modern Kurzweil for performers

Kurzweil was once an industry leader, and while they are still very prominent, they maybe lack the mainstream coverage of some other brands. However, releases have focused on simplicity in recent years, with a great sound and simple workflow at the forefront. This review looks at the 88-key SP1, an...

Yamaha YPT-270 review: Great for younger pianists

Very few manufacturers are as prolific as Yamaha. They offer some of the best keyboards for beginners to professionals. In this review, I’m looking at the YPT-270, a budget-friendly beginner keyboard that makes music fun.

Yamaha NP-12 review: Serious instrument for serious learner

The Yamaha NP-12 is a 61-key beginner keyboard that takes a serious approach to learning. In this review, I’m taking a look at what it has to offer and why it makes a great first keyboard. If you like the sound of the NP-12 but want more keys, Yamaha’s NP-32 has 76-keys at a slightly...

Casio CDP-S150 portable digital piano review

When I’m talking about beginner digital pianos, Casio is a name that’s always part of the conversation. This time, I’m looking at the CDP-S150, a cheap 88-key stage piano with scaled hammer-action keys. It’s lightweight, slimline, and doesn’t break the bank;...