A piano technician’s perspective
Find the piano that fits your playing.
I work on digital pianos, not just compare their specification sheets. Yamaha, Roland and Casio are the brands I perform authorized service on. This guide also includes selected competing models, with independent repair experience clearly distinguished from authorized service. Compare the action, complete setup, connections and prospects for repair—not just the feature count.
Concert
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A semi-weighted 88-key instrument with a supplied sustain pedal. Its name does not make it a hammer-action piano or a service-supported upgrade.
- Action
- Semi-weighted; adjustable touch response
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Sustain pedal included; half-pedal support not verified
Prestige Artist
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A Prestige-family piano with more voices, an OLED display and arpeggiator. Those extras do not establish a different repair-support experience.
- Action
- Graded hammer action
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Optional AHB-1 furniture / three-pedal setup; half-pedal support not verified
Prestige
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A graded hammer-action piano with line outputs and an optional furniture setup. A stronger feature set does not, by itself, settle parts support.
- Action
- Graded hammer action
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Optional AHB-1 furniture / three-pedal setup; half-pedal support not verified
Recital
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A simple 88-key, semi-weighted keyboard. It should not be presented as a hammer-action alternative merely because it has a full-length keyboard.
- Action
- Semi-weighted; adjustable touch response
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Sustain input; base-package pedal not included; half-pedal support not verified
Recital Play
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
An accessory-rich, non-weighted 88-key starter keyboard. Its bundle is convenient, but it is not a hammer-action piano training package.
- Action
- Non-weighted; adjustable touch response
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Sustain pedal included; half-pedal support not verified
Recital Pro MKII
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A newer hammer-action Recital with confirmed USB audio as well as MIDI. It must be evaluated separately from the original Recital and earlier Pro.
- Action
- Weighted hammer action; five touch-response settings
- Weight
- 10.5 kg / 23.15 lb
- Pedals
- Sustain pedal included; half-pedal support not verified
AP-550
APS authorized-service brand
A more substantial Celviano with a hybrid action, a four-speaker layout and more developed pedal control.
- Action
- Smart Hybrid Hammer Action, CELVIANO Edition; wood/resin
- Weight
- 49.5 kg
- Pedals
- Three fixed pedals; continuous damper; soft 2 levels plus off
AP-S200
APS authorized-service brand
A shallow console piano that combines a permanent three-pedal setup with a relatively compact cabinet.
- Action
- Smart Scaled Hammer Action
- Weight
- 34.0 kg
- Pedals
- Three fixed pedals; damper 2 levels plus off
CDP-S160
APS authorized-service brand
A compact, uncomplicated Casio with a weighted keyboard and the option of battery power.
- Action
- Scaled Hammer Action II
- Weight
- 10.5 kg
- Pedals
- SP-3 included; half-damper with optional SP-34 / CS-470P
PX-S1100
APS authorized-service brand
A slim Privia focused on piano playing, with battery operation and a useful set of connections.
- Action
- Smart Scaled Hammer Action
- Weight
- 11.2 kg; without batteries
- Pedals
- SP-3 included; optional SP-34 three-pedal / half-damper
PX-S3100
APS authorized-service brand
A slim Privia for someone who wants accompaniment and a broad sound library as well as a piano.
- Action
- Smart Scaled Hammer Action
- Weight
- 11.4 kg; without batteries
- Pedals
- SP-3 included; optional SP-34 three-pedal / half-damper
PX-S5000
APS authorized-service brand
A slim Casio with a wood-and-resin hybrid action, aimed more at piano feel than at an enormous sound library.
- Action
- Smart Hybrid Hammer Action; wood/resin
- Weight
- 11.5 kg; without accessories or batteries
- Pedals
- SP-3 included; optional SP-34 three-pedal / half-damper
DDP-100
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A simple, one-voice console piano. Simplicity can suit practice, but it does not establish easy disassembly or reliable access to replacement parts.
- Action
- Hammer-action weighted keyboard
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Three-pedal unit included; half-pedal support not verified
DDP-200 PRO
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A more elaborate console with graded weighting and a touchscreen. I would want parts availability established before treating its extra features as long-term value.
- Action
- Progressive graded hammer action; four velocity curves
- Weight
- 42.5 kg
- Pedals
- Three-pedal unit included; half-pedal support not verified
DDP-80 PLUS
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A covered, furniture-style variation on the DDP-80 idea. Added cabinet features should not be mistaken for proven improvements in serviceability.
- Action
- Hammer-action weighted keyboard
- Weight
- 28.5 kg
- Pedals
- Three-pedal unit included; half-pedal support not verified
DDP-80 Sound Upgrade
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A furniture-style piano whose attractive cabinet does not resolve my concerns about repair access and parts. This entry covers the Sound Upgrade variant.
- Action
- Hammer action; manufacturer-described full weighting
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Three-pedal unit included; half-pedal support not verified
DDP-95
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A feature-heavy console with accompaniment and Bluetooth. Its long feature list does not answer the questions I ask about service access and parts.
- Action
- Weighted keyboard; manufacturer specifies 16 touch-response levels
- Weight
- 26.2 kg / 57.8 lb
- Pedals
- Three-pedal system; half-pedal support not verified
DEP-20
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A weighted portable with accompaniment features, shown here in its furniture-stand bundle. Confirm the bundle rather than comparing keyboard-only and complete-kit prices.
- Action
- Full-size weighted hammer action; adjustable touch response
- Weight
- 24.75 kg with furniture stand, per bundle page
- Pedals
- Three pedals in this furniture bundle; half-pedal support not verified
OURA S100
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A compact-looking home piano with graded weighting and wireless connections. A newer family name does not by itself establish a better repair-support arrangement.
- Action
- Donner-described graded hammer action; not a Yamaha action claim
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Damper, soft and sostenuto pedals; half-pedal support not verified
FP-10
APS authorized-service brand
A simple Roland that makes sense when the key action matters more than extensive controls or performance connections.
- Action
- PHA-4 Standard; escapement; Ivory Feel
- Weight
- 12.6 kg; without music rest
- Pedals
- Switch pedal included; optional DP-10 half-pedal; no three-pedal board
FP-30X
APS authorized-service brand
A practical step up from the FP-10 for connections, pedal options and a fuller self-contained setup.
- Action
- PHA-4 Standard; escapement; Ivory Feel
- Weight
- 14.8 kg; with music rest
- Pedals
- Optional KPD-70 three-pedal board; optional DP-10 half-pedal
FP-40
APS authorized-service brand
A current Roland option to check alongside the FP-X models rather than overlooking it because an older comparison article predates it.
- Action
- PHA-4 Standard; escapement; Ivory Feel
- Weight
- 14.0 kg; with music rest
- Pedals
- Optional KPD-70 three-pedal board; optional continuous damper
FP-60X
APS authorized-service brand
A Roland for people who will appreciate hands-on controls, microphone input and a more substantial built-in sound system.
- Action
- PHA-4 Standard; escapement; Ivory Feel
- Weight
- 19.3 kg; with music rest
- Pedals
- DP-10 continuous damper included; optional KPD-90 / RPU-3
Allegro IV
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A current weighted Williams with useful audio and MIDI connections. My comparison still gives significant weight to actual replacement-parts access.
- Action
- Graded weighted hammer action
- Weight
- 35.5 lb
- Pedals
- Sustain pedal included; three-pedal accessories / bundles available; half-pedal support not verified
Legato IV
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A connected, portable Williams whose action description needs clarification. The manufacturer page and manual do not present a clean, consistent action description.
- Action
- Velocity-sensitive; weighting / hammer-action wording inconsistent across official page and manual; confirm exact mechanism
- Weight
- 20.7 lb
- Pedals
- Sustain pedal included; optional WP3A / WP3S three-pedal units per manual p. 5; half-pedal support not verified
Overture III
APS independent repair experience; not authorized
A furniture console with pedals, bench and an extensive sound set. Delivery and after-warranty repair logistics deserve attention alongside its features.
- Action
- Graded hammer action
- Weight
- Not verified
- Pedals
- Three fixed pedals; half-pedal support not verified
CLP-835
APS authorized-service brand
A Clavinova for a dedicated practice space, with a full cabinet, fixed pedals and substantial recording and connection options.
- Action
- GrandTouch-S; synthetic ebony/ivory; escapement
- Weight
- 57 kg; polished finish 60 kg
- Pedals
- Three GrandTouch pedals; half-damper support
CLP-845
APS authorized-service brand
A Clavinova for a dedicated practice space, with a full cabinet, fixed pedals and substantial recording and connection options.
- Action
- GrandTouch-S; wooden white keys; escapement
- Weight
- 60 kg; polished finish 63 kg
- Pedals
- Three GrandTouch pedals; half-damper support
DGX-670
APS authorized-service brand
A piano-and-accompaniment instrument rather than a deliberately minimalist practice keyboard.
- Action
- GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)
- Weight
- 21.4 kg
- Pedals
- Optional LP-1 three-pedal unit / FC3A damper
P-225
APS authorized-service brand
A compact step up for players who want more connection options without moving to a large portable piano.
- Action
- GHC (Graded Hammer Compact)
- Weight
- 11.5 kg
- Pedals
- Optional LP-1 three-pedal unit; optional FC3A half-pedal
P-525
APS authorized-service brand
A substantial portable piano for someone who is putting the action and piano sound ahead of easy carrying.
- Action
- GrandTouch-S; wooden white keys; escapement
- Weight
- 22.0 kg
- Pedals
- FC3A included; optional LP-1 / FC35 three-pedal unit
YDP-146
APS authorized-service brand
A furniture-style Yamaha for a permanent practice space, with the stand and three pedals built into the instrument.
- Action
- GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)
- Weight
- 38 kg
- Pedals
- Three fixed pedals; half-damper support
YDP-166
APS authorized-service brand
A furniture-style Yamaha for a permanent practice space, with the stand and three pedals built into the instrument.
- Action
- GrandTouch-E; synthetic key surfaces; escapement
- Weight
- 42 kg
- Pedals
- Three fixed pedals; half-damper support
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Compare the details.
On a phone, swipe the table horizontally. The feature column stays in view. “Not verified” is not the same as “No.”
Specifications describe features, not a ranking of touch, sound or reliability. Wattage is not a loudness score. Check regional features and the exact accessory bundle with the seller.
Bluetooth audio, Bluetooth MIDI and USB: what is the difference?
Bluetooth audio generally sends music from a phone to the piano’s speakers. Bluetooth MIDI sends playing instructions to compatible software. Neither implies wireless headphone support. A USB audio interface transfers actual sound to or from a computer; USB MIDI transfers performance data. Recording WAV files to a USB flash drive is another separate feature. Check the manufacturer’s documentation for the exact direction and device support.
Does a repair story make a piano unreliable?
No. A documented repair shows what happened to one instrument. Without information about how many were sold and how they were used, it does not establish a failure rate. Exact-model cases, related-model experience, firsthand brand-level repairs and general ownership advice are labeled separately in these guides.
Are these prices or stock levels live?
No. This is a manually maintained, US-oriented shortlist. A manufacturer listing does not guarantee that a dealer has the piano in stock. Each guide shows its check date and sources; the seller confirms the current price, condition, finish, warranty and delivery arrangements.
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