A compact step up for players who want more connection options without moving to a large portable piano.
Who I would put this on the shortlist for
Home practice that also needs a clean path to recording software or external amplification. Dedicated outputs and USB audio matter more here than a large list of novelty sounds.
What to check before buying
Try the GHC action in person. Built-in Bluetooth audio does not mean built-in Bluetooth MIDI, and the matching stand and three-pedal unit are separate purchases.
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Listed by the manufacturer for the US market when checked; dealer stock, finishes, bundles and regional features must be confirmed before purchase.
From the service side
My technician’s perspective
Ownership advice — not an exact-model repair report
Before buying, try every key at soft and firm touch, test the pedals and headphone sockets, and confirm the exact model and included accessories. This is an ownership checklist, not a claim that this model has a particular defect. For service questions, contact me with the model number and a description of the symptom.
Yamaha P-225 specifications
Manufacturer specifications unless a source states otherwise. Unknown details stay unverified. Model and finish variants may differ.
- Number of keys
- 88
- Keyboard action
- GHC (Graded Hammer Compact)
- Piano sound engine
- Yamaha CFX; VRM Lite
- Maximum polyphony
- 192
- Voices / tones
- 24
- Amplifier output
- 7 W × 2
- Weight (manufacturer configuration)
- 11.5 kg
- Dimensions: W × D × H
- 1326 × 272 × 129 mm; without music rest
- USB MIDI
- Yes
- USB audio interface to a computer
- Yes — 44.1 kHz / 24-bit
- Bluetooth audio input
- Yes — built in; regional variation
- Bluetooth MIDI
- No — optional adapter required
- 5-pin DIN MIDI
- No
- Dedicated line outputs
- 6.35 mm L/L+R and R
- Headphone sockets
- 2 × 6.35 mm stereo
- Pedals and half-pedaling
- Optional LP-1 three-pedal unit; optional FC3A half-pedal
- Onboard recording
- MIDI: 2 tracks, 1 song
- Battery operation
- No — AC power
- Included / optional setup
- Footswitch; L-200 stand optional
- Other useful features
- Not verified
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Sources and scope
Technical data checked 2026-09-22. This is an editorial buying guide, not a laboratory test or a measured reliability study. No exact-model repair is implied unless identified above.
- Yamaha specifications and product information (manufacturer)
