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Best Korg Compact Digital Pianos 2026

Premium Korg compact digital pianos - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Home Practice For Small Spaces For Apartments For Beginners For Casual Playing For Budget-Conscious
BRANDS: Yamaha Casio Korg Thomann Roland
Korg LP-380U WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Korg LP-380U WH

by Korg
Beginners Budget-Conscious Casual Playing
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient compact design
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning required ever
  • • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)

Korg LP-380U WHDigital PianoWith compact housing88-Key RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard3 Velocity curves30...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 505169
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 Air BR Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Korg C1 Air BR Set

by Korg
Apartments Small Spaces Casual Playing
Key Feature:
• No tuning required ever
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient compact design
  • • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
  • • May lack full weighted key action
  • • Limited advanced features

Korg C1 Air BR Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg C1 Air BR*Digital Piano*88 Keys RH3 Keyboard with Real Weighted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 422119
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg G1 B Air BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Korg G1 B Air BR

by Korg
Small Spaces Beginners Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight and sometimes portable
  • • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)

Korg G1 B Air BRDigital Piano88 Key RH3 keyboard (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)29 Sounds + 3 bass sounds120-Voice...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 411843
$1,297
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Korg C1 WH

by Korg
Casual Playing Home Practice Beginners
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning required ever
  • • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
  • • May not satisfy serious pianists

Korg C1 WHDigital Piano88 Key RH3 Keyboard with Real Weighted Hammer Action 330 Sounds120-Voice polyphonic50 Demo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 551446
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg LP-380U BK Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Korg LP-380U BK Set

by Korg
Home Practice Casual Playing Apartments
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient compact design
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight and sometimes portable
  • • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality

Korg LP-380U BK Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg LP-380U BK*Digital Piano*With compact housing88-Key RH3 Real...

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 505172
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg G1 B Air WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Korg G1 B Air WH

by Korg
Home Practice Budget-Conscious Beginners
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than full-size digitals
  • • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)

Korg G1 B Air WHDigital Piano88 Key RH3 keyboard (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)29 Sounds + 3 bass sounds120-Voice...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 411842
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 WH Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Korg C1 WH Set

by Korg
Small Spaces Budget-Conscious Beginners
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight and sometimes portable
  • • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious pianists
  • • May lack full weighted key action

Korg C1 WH Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg C1 WH*Digital Piano*88 Key RH3 Keyboard with Real Weighted Hammer Action...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 551456
$956
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg LP-380U WH Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Korg LP-380U WH Set

by Korg
Small Spaces Beginners Apartments
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone practice capability
  • • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious pianists
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)

Korg LP-380U WH Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg LP-380U WH*Digital Piano*With compact housing88-Key RH3 Real...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 505184
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 Air BK Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Korg C1 Air BK Set

by Korg
Casual Playing Budget-Conscious Apartments
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient compact design
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone practice capability
  • • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
  • • May lack full weighted key action
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality

Korg C1 Air BK Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg C1 Air BK*Digital Piano*88 Keys RH3 Keyboard with Real Weighted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 422118
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Korg C1 BR

by Korg
Small Spaces Apartments Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight and sometimes portable
  • • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious pianists
  • • Limited advanced features

Korg C1 BRDigital Piano88 Keys RH3 keyboard with Real Weighted Hammer Action 330 Sounds120-Polyphonic voice50 Demo...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 551445
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg G1 B Air BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Korg G1 B Air BK

by Korg
Home Practice Casual Playing Beginners
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning required ever
  • • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
  • • May lack full weighted key action
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)

Korg G1 B Air BKDigital PianoNew version with closed rear panel88 Key RH3 keyboard (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)29...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 411839
$1,297
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 BR Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Korg C1 BR Set

by Korg
Budget-Conscious Small Spaces Casual Playing
Key Feature:
• No tuning required ever
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight and sometimes portable
  • • No tuning required ever
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
  • • Smaller speakers affect sound quality

Korg C1 BR Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg C1 BR*Digital Piano*88 Keys RH3 keyboard with Real Weighted Hammer Action...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 551455
$1,002
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg C1 Air BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Korg C1 Air BR

by Korg
Beginners Casual Playing Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning required ever
  • • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious pianists
  • • May lack full weighted key action

Korg C1 Air BRDigital Piano88 Keys RH3 Keyboard with Real Weighted Hammer Action 330 Sounds120 Voice polyphony50 Demo...

⭐ 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 421687
$912
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg G1 B Air WH Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Korg G1 B Air WH Set

by Korg
Apartments Small Spaces Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than full-size digitals
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning required ever
  • • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious pianists
  • • May lack full weighted key action

Korg G1 B Air WH Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg G1 B Air WH*Digital Piano*88 Key RH3 keyboard (Real Weighted Hammer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 411848
$1,385
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg E1 Air BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Korg E1 Air BK

by Korg
Small Spaces Apartments Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than full-size digitals
✓ PROS
  • • Lightweight and sometimes portable
  • • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
  • • May lack full weighted key action
  • • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)

Korg E1 Air BKDigital Piano88 keys (RH3 - Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)120-voice polyphony30 soundsincluding 2 Italian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 622479
$1,869
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Compact Digital Pianos

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced compact digital pianos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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