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AudioFu Chart · November 2026

Best Compact Digital Pianos 2026

The top pick is Casio CDP-S160 88-Key Digital Piano ($592). Yamaha Piaggero NP-15 61-Key Digital Piano gives you the most for the money at $251. Yamaha P-525 88-Key Digital Piano leads the high end. Ranked by the AudioFu Index from 25 models across 7 brands, prices checked every night.

Last updated: November 10, 2026

25models in this chart
7brands
$850median price
35price drops since Aug

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Top 10

Full detail for the 10 highest AudioFu Index scores. Every other model is listed below.

  1. Casio CDP-S160 88-Key Digital Piano

    CDP-S160 RD · Casio

    42 for sale on Reverb3 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight10.5 kg
    • Keys88 keys
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    The CDP-S160 RD is a great entry-level digital piano package, especially for beginners or those needing a portable option. The included stand and pedal are a nice touch, and the scaled hammer action is surprisingly good for the price – it’s a solid choice for students or casual players who want a realistic piano feel without a huge footprint.

    Pros

    • Compact size makes it ideal for apartments or travel.
    • Scaled Hammer Action II offers a surprisingly realistic playing feel.
    • Included stand and pedal board add significant value.

    Cons

    • The 8-watt speakers lack power for larger rooms or performance.
    • Plastic construction feels budget-conscious, lacks premium feel.
    82AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand99
    • Lineup53
    • Price50
    • Specs100
    • Maker91
    Stableno change since Aug 17
    Aug 17$592 now
    $592€529 at Thomann · in stock
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  2. Casio CDP-S360 88-Key Digital Piano

    CDP-S360 · Casio

    43 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight10.9 kg
    • Keys88 keys
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    If you want a digital piano with 88 keys and hammer action that responds to how hard you play, this one is a good pick. It has 700 sounds, 152 practice tracks, and a metronome, so it works well for learning and daily practice. Its built-in speakers and headphone jack let you play with or without others around.

    Pros

    • 88 keys with Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II and touch response
    • 128-note polyphony with 700 sounds and 310 music presets
    • Two 8-watt loudspeakers built in, plus headphone and line input

    Cons

    • Battery power needs 6 AA batteries, which are not included
    • Bluetooth needs the separate WU-BT10 adapter, sold apart
    80AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand100
    • Lineup42
    • Price50
    • Specs100
    • Maker91
    Stableno change since Aug 17
    Aug 17$525 now
    $525€469 at Thomann · in stock
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  3. Korg C1AIR C1 Air 88-Key Digital Piano with Bluetooth

    C1 Air BR Set · Korg

    20 for sale on Reverb6 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight8.75 kg
    • Keys88 keys
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    If you want a real piano feel at home, this set is worth a look. The keys use RH3 weighted hammer action, and you get 30 sounds and 120-voice polyphony to play with. The bench and headphones come with it, so you can start playing right away.

    Pros

    • 88 keys with RH3 real weighted hammer action for a piano feel
    • 120-voice polyphony and 30 built-in sounds
    • Two 25W speakers, Bluetooth A2DP Sink, and headphone outputs

    Cons

    • Weighs 35 kg with stand, so it is not easy to move around
    • Only two track recorders with a maximum of 14000 notes
    78AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand80
    • Lineup74
    • Price50
    • Specs100
    • Maker84
    Stableno change since Aug 17
    Aug 17$1,029 now
    $1,029€919 at Thomann · in stock
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  4. Casio CDP-S110 88-Key Compact Digital Piano

    CDP-S110 BK · Casio

    16 for sale on Reverb6 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight10.5 kg
    • Keys88 keys
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    You get 88 keys with hammer action, ten sounds, and two built-in 8-watt speakers. This one suits you if you want a home keyboard for practice and play, and you have room for a 10.5 kg instrument. If you plan to move it around, the stand and bag are sold separately.

    Pros

    • 88 keys with Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II hammer action
    • 64-voice polyphony, so many notes can sound at once
    • Two 8-watt speakers built into the body

    Cons

    • Runs on 6 AA batteries (not included) or on the included power adapter
    • Stand CS-46P and bag SC-800P are sold separately
    77AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand75
    • Lineup74
    • Price54
    • Specs100
    • Maker91
    ↓ 1.3%since Aug 17 · lowest so far
    $335 · Aug 17$330 now
    $330€295 at Thomann · in stock
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  5. Korg G1 Air Digital Piano with Bluetooth

    G1 B Air BK · Korg

    24 for sale on Reverb5 finishes at Thomann

    • Key actionWeighted keys

    This is an 88-key digital piano with weighted hammer-action keys, so playing it feels closer to a real piano. It has built-in speakers, Bluetooth, and USB, so you can play it alone or connect it to other gear. It suits you if you want a home or stage piano with a real key feel and plenty of connection options.

    Pros

    • Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard with 88 keys gives a piano-like feel
    • Two 20 W speakers are built in, so it plays without an external amp
    • Bluetooth, USB, MIDI in and out, and line out offer many connection options

    Cons

    • Weighs 42 kg with stand, so it is not easy to move around
    76AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand85
    • Lineup68
    • Price100
    • Specs33
    • Maker84
    ↓ 21.2%since Aug 17 · lowest so far
    $1,320 · Aug 17$1,040 now
    $1,040€929 at Thomann · in stock
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  6. Korg LP-380U 88-Key Lifestyle Digital Home Piano with USB

    LP-380U BK · Korg

    18 for sale on Reverb8 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight37 kg
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    You get a compact digital piano with 88 weighted keys that respond to how hard you press them. It has 30 sounds, two 22 W speakers, and two headphone jacks, so you can practice at home or play quietly late at night. Because it weighs 37 kg, it suits a fixed spot in your room better than a setup you move often.

    Pros

    • 88 keys with RH3 real weighted hammer action for a true piano feel
    • Three velocity curves let you adjust how keys respond to touch
    • 120-voice polyphony and 30 built-in sounds offer plenty of variety

    Cons

    • Weighs 37 kg and measures 1355 x 351 x 772 mm, so it is not for moving often
    74AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand78
    • Lineup83
    • Price50
    • Specs67
    • Maker84
    Stableno change since Aug 17
    Aug 17$850 now
    $850€759 at Thomann · in stock
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  7. Yamaha P-525 88-Key Digital Piano

    P-525 WH · Yamaha

    21 for sale on Reverb4 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight22 kg
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    You get an 88-key digital piano with hammer-action keys, so the keys respond with weight like a real piano. It has 542 sounds, including the Yamaha CFX Piano and Bösendorfer Imperial, plus built-in speakers and a music stand. It suits you if you want a piano for home or the stage that can do a lot in one white unit.

    Pros

    • Hammer-action weighted 88-key keyboard with GrandTouch-S mechanism
    • Wooden keys with pressure point and synthetic ivory top layers
    • 542 sounds including Yamaha CFX Piano and Bösendorfer Imperial

    Cons

    • Pedal board LP-1 or FC-35 is sold separately
    72AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand82
    • Lineup61
    • Price50
    • Specs67
    • Maker100
    Stableno change since Aug 17
    Aug 17$1,765 now
    $1,765€1,577 at Thomann · in stock
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  8. Yamaha Piaggero NP-15 61-Key Digital Piano

    NP-15 Piaggero White Set · Yamaha

    28 for sale on Reverb4 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight5.2 kg

    If you want a simple digital piano to practice on at home, this one is a good pick. It has 61 keys that respond to how hard you press, 15 sounds, and a music stand and sustain pedal in the box. It suits a beginner or a player who wants a compact piano with a stand included.

    Pros

    • 61 touch sensitive keys respond to how hard you press them
    • New stereo grand piano sound with 15 sounds to choose from
    • 64 voice polyphony and dual/layer function for stacking sounds

    Cons

    • Keyboard weighs 5.2 kg, so it is less easy to carry around than a lighter model
    71AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand89
    • Lineup61
    • Price57
    • Specs33
    • Maker100
    ↓ 2.2%since Aug 17 · lowest so far
    $256 · Aug 17$251 now
    $251€224 at Thomann · in stock
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  9. Yamaha NP-35 Piaggero 76-Key Digital Piano

    NP-35 Piaggero White · Yamaha

    26 for sale on Reverb4 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight6 kg

    The Yamaha NP-35 Piaggero White is a compact digital piano with 76 keys that respond to how hard you press them. It has 15 sounds, a new stereo grand piano sound, and a built-in recorder and metronome, so it suits you if you are learning or practicing and want a light, easy-to-move instrument.

    Pros

    • Velocity sensitive 76-key keyboard with Graded Soft Touch action
    • New stereo grand piano sound across 15 built-in sounds
    • 64-voice polyphony with dual and layer functions for stacking sounds

    Cons

    • Built-in 2 x 6 Watt loudspeakers are modest, so a larger room may need headphones or an amp
    70AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand87
    • Lineup61
    • Price50
    • Specs33
    • Maker100
    Stablesince Aug 17
    $308 · Aug 17$308 now
    $308€275 at Thomann · in stock
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  10. Casio PX-S3100 Privia 88-Key Digital Piano

    PX-S3100 BK Privia · Casio

    27 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann

    • Weight11.4 kg
    • Key actionWeighted keys

    If you want a piano feel at home, this keyboard is worth a look. You get 88 weighted keys with scaled hammer action, so the keys feel heavier at the low end and lighter at the top, like a real piano. It also has 700 sounds, 60 practice tracks, and a metronome, which suits someone learning to play or a player who wants one instrument for practice and play.

    Pros

    • 88 weighted keys with Smart Scaled Hammer Action for a piano-like touch
    • 700 sounds and 200 rhythms built in for playing and practice
    • 60 integrated practice tracks, plus a metronome and transposer

    Cons

    • Batteries are not included, and it can run on batteries only as an option
    70AudioFu
    Index
    • Demand88
    • Lineup42
    • Price50
    • Specs67
    • Maker91
    Stableno change since Aug 17
    Aug 17$782 now
    $782€699 at Thomann · in stock
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All 25 compact digital pianos

Same index, same nightly prices — compact. Colour options of one model share a row. Tap a photo to zoom.

  1. 11
    Yamaha YDP-166 B AriusYamaha · 8 finishes
    Index 64↓ 17.9%
    64
    ↓ 17.9%$1,286€1,149
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  2. 12
    Yamaha YDP-146 B AriusYamaha · 6 finishes
    Index 61↓ 15.4%
    61
    ↓ 15.4%$994€888
    $994€888Check ↗
  3. 13
    Casio PX-S1100BKCasio · 13 finishes
    Index 60↓ 2.8%
    60
    ↓ 2.8%$543€485
    $543€485Check ↗
  4. 14
    Yamaha YDP-S36 WH AriusYamaha · 5 finishes
    Index 59↓ 12.0%
    59
    ↓ 12.0%$1,062€949
    $1,062€949Check ↗
  5. 15
    Thomann SP-5600Thomann · 5 finishes
    Index 56Stable
    56
    Stable$424€379
    $424€379Check ↗
  6. 16
    Yamaha YDP-S56 WH AriusYamaha · 4 finishes
    Index 55↓ 7.1%
    55
    ↓ 7.1%$1,454€1,299
    $1,454€1,299Check ↗
  7. 17
    Thomann SP-320 Cover BundleThomann · 5 finishes
    Index 51Stable
    51
    Stable$248€222
    $248€222Check ↗
  8. 18
    Thomann DP-33 WHThomann · 4 finishes
    Index 50Stable
    50
    Stable$469€419
    $469€419Check ↗
  9. 19
    Thomann SP-2000Thomann
    Index 46↓ 6.6%
    46
    ↓ 6.6%$334€298
    $334€298Check ↗
  10. 20
    Yamaha YDP-S55 B AriusYamaha
    Index 46↓ 14.7%
    46
    ↓ 14.7%$1,040€929
    $1,040€929Check ↗
  11. 21
    Thomann DP-28 Plus SetThomann
    Index 45↓ 4.8%
    45
    ↓ 4.8%$424€379
    $424€379Check ↗
  12. 22
    Korg E1 Air BKKorg
    Index 43Stable
    43
    Stable$1,846€1,649
    $1,846€1,649Check ↗
  13. 23
    Roland FP-60X BKRoland · 2 finishes
    Index 41Stable
    41
    Stable$1,280€1,144
    $1,280€1,144Check ↗
  14. 24
    Startone FP-90 Folding PianoStartone
    Index 36↓ 9.2%
    36
    ↓ 9.2%$111€99
    $111€99Check ↗
  15. 25
    Hape Together in Tune Piano KidsHape
    Index 27Stable
    27
    Stable$44€39
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Compact Digital Pianos by the numbers

Measured across all 102 models we track, not a sample.

Price distribution

Median $850 — half of all compact digital pianos here cost less.

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<$50$50–150$150–300$300–500$500–1k$1k–2k$2k+
Key actionweighted

most common · 85 models

Weight12.5 kg

median of 93 models · 5.2 kg–42 kg

Keys88

median of 26 models · 88–88

How to choose the best compact digital pianos

Action

This is the big one. A heavy, clunky action will kill your playing. Look for weighted keys - ideally, graded hammer action (GHA) or similar - that simulates the feel of an acoustic piano. A lighter action might be fine for synth sounds, but forget about nuanced classical pieces.

Sound Engine/Piano Voicing

A lot of compact pianos skimp here. You want a piano voice with decent dynamic range - that means it responds to how hard you hit the keys. Listen for that fat midrange honk, not just brittle highs. Some have surprisingly good sampled pianos, others... not so much.

Polyphony

128 voices is pretty much the baseline these days, but if you're layering sounds or playing complex chords, you'll want more. Running out of polyphony sounds awful - notes just abruptly drop out. It's a dealbreaker for serious playing.

Connectivity

Beyond basic MIDI, consider USB audio - this lets you record directly into your DAW without an audio interface. Line outputs are a must for gigging - you need headroom to push the signal without clipping. Headphone jack? Essential for silent practice.

Size & Weight

It's a compact piano, but 'compact' is relative. Consider how often you'll be moving it. A slightly larger footprint might be worth it for a better action or sound if portability isn't your top priority.

Buying guide

So, you need a piano that doesn't weigh a ton and takes up a small footprint? Compact digital pianos are the answer for a lot of us - apartment dwellers, gigging musicians needing portability, or just folks who want a decent piano without the room commitment. But 'compact' doesn't automatically mean 'good'. Let's break down what to look for to avoid getting stuck with a plastic-sounding box that'll make you want to throw a perfectly good keyboard through a window.

Don't get seduced by low prices. The biggest corners get cut on the action and the piano voice - those are the things that make a piano a piano. If it feels cheap and sounds thin, it probably is.

Spending a bit more for a better action and a more realistic piano sound will pay dividends in your playing and enjoyment.

How the AudioFu Index works

Five measured signals and nothing else — no stars from strangers, no “tested by experts” we didn’t do. The weights are fixed and public. We don’t play these instruments; we measure the market around them.

This chart covers 102 compact digital pianos from the Thomann catalogue. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.

AudioFu earns a commission when you buy through our Thomann links. It never changes the order — the index does.

  • Demand40%

    How many of this exact model are for sale on Reverb right now — what musicians actually buy and resell.

  • Lineup20%

    How many finishes Thomann stocks — makers expand the models that sell.

  • Price15%

    Where the price has moved since we started tracking in August.

  • Specs15%

    How completely the maker documents it.

  • Maker10%

    How deep the brand’s range is in this category.

Questions

What's the difference between 'weighted' and 'graded hammer action'?

Weighted keys just mean they have some resistance. GHA tries to mimic the heavier feel of the lower keys and lighter feel of the higher keys on an acoustic piano. GHA is generally better for serious piano playing.

Can a compact digital piano really sound good through a PA?

It can, but it depends. You'll want decent line outputs and a good amp or PA system. Cheap pianos often sound harsh and brittle when pushed - they lack dynamic range and clarity.

Are the key actions on smaller digital pianos always compromised?

Often, yes. Manufacturers have to make compromises to keep the size and weight down. Don't expect flagship-level action quality, but some are definitely better than others. Try before you buy if possible.

Do I need to buy a separate stand?

Most compact digital pianos don't include a stand. Factor that into your budget. A sturdy X-style stand is a good starting point, but a dedicated piano bench is also a worthwhile investment.

Is Bluetooth MIDI a must-have?

It's a nice convenience for connecting to apps and tablets, but not essential. A standard MIDI connection is more reliable for serious recording and performance work.

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