Digital Piano & Keyboard Buying Guide
We’ve tried all of the recommendations below in person at the Yamaha Store on Wardour Street and the Roland Store on Denmark Street in London. These options balance sound quality, realistic key feel, available space and budget.
Entry Level Keyboards
Yamaha Piaggero NP15, £150+
A light, portable piano-style 61-key keyboard, suitable for playing pop tunes or classical pieces.
Yamaha P145 BT, £350+
Entry-level 88-key model in the P Series that is ideal for beginning players.
Mid Level Digital Pianos
Yamaha YDP-S35 ARIUS, £700+
Slimline 88-key digital piano with basic GHS weighted keys and 8W speakers.
Yamaha YDP-S56 ARIUS, £1,200+
Newer 88-key digital piano with more responsive weighted keys and 20W speakers.
Yamaha CLP-835 Clavinova, £1,500+
88-key upright digital piano with wooden weighted keys and powerful speakers.
Premium Level Digital Pianos
Roland LX6, £2,500+
88-key upright digital piano with a good sound and firm key feel similar to an acoustic piano.
Roland GP6, £4,500+
88-key baby grand digital piano with responsive weighted keys and a warm, rich sound.