How to compare
If you’re buying your first piano, start with my beginner recommendations.
- Find the pianos you’re considering. Search by model or use the filters below.
- Select two to six. Tick Compare on their cards, then press the comparison button. On a phone, swipe the table sideways.
- Read the model guides. They explain the specifications and what I can say about repairs. Check the exact accessories and availability with the seller before buying.
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
P-145BT
APS authorized-service brand
A straightforward, compact Yamaha for piano practice, with fewer controls and extras to get in the way.
- Action
- GHC (Graded Hammer Compact)
- Weight
- 11.1 kg
- Pedals
- Optional LP-5A three-pedal unit; optional FC3A half-pedal
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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.
This guide does not include live prices or retailer-stock tracking.
