Best Compact Digital Pianos Under $800 2026
Affordable compact digital pianos under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Casio CDP-S160 BK
by
Casio
Budget-Conscious
Casual Playing
Small Spaces
Key Feature:
• No tuning required ever
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
- • No tuning required ever
✗ CONS
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
Casio CDP-S160 BKDigital Piano88 Keys with scaled hammer action (Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II hammer action)64...
⭐
4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 535650
$593
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann DP-33 B Set
by
Thomann
Budget-Conscious
Small Spaces
Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
- • Headphone practice capability
- • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
- • Limited advanced features
Thomann DP-33 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann DP-33 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted velocity sensitive keys with...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 333660
$582
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Casio CDP-S110 BK Deluxe Bundle
by
Casio
Small Spaces
Home Practice
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient compact design
- • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
- • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
Casio CDP-S110 BK Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio CDP-S110 BK*Digital Piano*88 keys with scaled hammer...
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535695
$548
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann SP-5600 Deluxe Set
by
Thomann
Casual Playing
Small Spaces
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient compact design
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient compact design
- • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
- • May lack full weighted key action
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
Thomann SP-5600 Deluxe Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann SP-5600*Keyboard / Stage Piano*88 Keys with hammer...
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 378062
$637
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann DP-33 WH Set
by
Thomann
Home Practice
Casual Playing
Small Spaces
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient compact design
✓ PROS
- • Headphone practice capability
- • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
- • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
Thomann DP-33 WH Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann DP-33 WH*Compact Digital Piano*88 Velocity sensitiveweighted...
⭐
5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 347205
$593
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Roland FP-30X BK
by
Roland
Home Practice
Small Spaces
Beginners
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than full-size digitals
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
- • Space-efficient compact design
✗ CONS
- • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
- • Limited advanced features
Roland FP-30X BKDigital Piano88 KeysPHA-4 keyboard with ivory touchSound engine: 12 Supernatural piano sounds20...
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 510682
$659
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Roland FP-30X WH Bundle
by
Roland
Casual Playing
Home Practice
Apartments
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient compact design
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient compact design
- • No tuning required ever
✗ CONS
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
- • Limited advanced features
Roland FP-30X WH Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Roland FP-30X WH*Digital Piano*88 KeysPHA-4 keyboard with ivory...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 400004
$754
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Casio CDP-S360
by
Casio
Home Practice
Apartments
Small Spaces
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than full-size digitals
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient compact design
- • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
- • Limited advanced features
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
Casio CDP-S360Digital Piano88 Keys with scaled hammer action and touch response (Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535648
$516
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Casio PX-S1100BK
by
Casio
Small Spaces
Apartments
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
- • Lower cost than full-size digitals
✗ CONS
- • May lack full weighted key action
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
Casio PX-S1100BKDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with scaled hammer action - Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard18...
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 528199
$562
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann DP-33 B Music2me Bundle
by
Thomann
Apartments
Small Spaces
Beginners
Key Feature:
• Lightweight and sometimes portable
✓ PROS
- • Headphone practice capability
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
✗ CONS
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
- • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
Thomann DP-33 B Music2me Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann DP-33 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted velocity sensitive...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442135
$571
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Casio PX-S1100WE
by
Casio
Apartments
Beginners
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than full-size digitals
✓ PROS
- • Headphone practice capability
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
✗ CONS
- • Limited advanced features
- • May lack full weighted key action
Casio PX-S1100WEDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with a scaled hammer action - Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard18...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528204
$549
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Casio CDP-S160 BK Deluxe Bundle
by
Casio
Small Spaces
Home Practice
Casual Playing
Key Feature:
• No tuning required ever
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient compact design
- • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
- • Limited advanced features
Casio CDP-S160 BK Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio CDP-S160 BK*Digital Piano*88 Keys with scaled hammer...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535697
$703
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Casio CDP-S160 RD
by
Casio
Apartments
Home Practice
Small Spaces
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
- • No tuning required ever
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
✗ CONS
- • Limited advanced features
- • Fewer keys than full piano (often 61 or 76)
Casio CDP-S160 RDDigital Piano88 Keys with a scaled hammer action (Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II hammer action)64...
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535651
$582
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann DP-26 Digital Piano Bundle
by
Thomann
Home Practice
Budget-Conscious
Apartments
Key Feature:
• Headphone practice capability
✓ PROS
- • Lower cost than full-size digitals
- • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
- • May lack full weighted key action
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
Thomann DP-26 Digital Piano Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann DP-26*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer...
⭐
5.0/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 358656
$562
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Casio CDP-S110 WH Deluxe Bundle
by
Casio
Small Spaces
Casual Playing
Home Practice
Key Feature:
• No tuning required ever
✓ PROS
- • Lightweight and sometimes portable
- • Headphone practice capability
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy serious pianists
- • Smaller speakers affect sound quality
Casio CDP-S110 WH Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio CDP-S110 WH*Digital Piano*88 keys with scaled hammer...
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 535696
$562
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.
