Best General Digital Pianos Under $2,000 2026
Affordable general digital pianos under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha CLP-835 R Set
by
Yamaha
Music Education
General Playing
All Skill Levels
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • Full 88-key weighted action
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
- • Requires power connection
- • Can be heavy for moving
Yamaha CLP-835 R Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha CLP-835 R*Digital Piano*88 weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598915
$1,957
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha CLP-825 PE Set
by
Yamaha
Music Education
General Playing
Reliable Practice
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
- • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • May lack advanced synthesis features
Yamaha CLP-825 PE Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha CLP-825 PE*Digital Piano*88 weighted keys with hammer action...
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4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598911
$1,836
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha CLP-825 R Set
by
Yamaha
Family Use
Music Education
General Playing
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • Full 88-key weighted action
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
- • Requires power connection
- • Limited non-piano sounds
Yamaha CLP-825 R Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha CLP-825 R*Digital Piano*88 weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598906
$1,616
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Casio AP-550 BK
by
Casio
All Skill Levels
General Playing
Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • Full 88-key weighted action
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • Limited non-piano sounds
Casio AP-550 BKDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Smart Hybrid Hammer Actionhybrid material made of...
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585046
$1,594
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Casio AP-470 BN Celviano Set
by
Casio
Home Practice
Reliable Practice
Music Education
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
- • No tuning or maintenance required
- • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
- • Limited non-piano sounds
- • Can be heavy for moving
Casio AP-470 BN Celviano Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio AP-470 BN Celviano*Digital Piano*88 Keys with scaled...
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5.0/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 433527
$1,154
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Kawai CN-301 B Set
by
Kawai
Reliable Practice
All Skill Levels
Music Education
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
- • No tuning or maintenance required
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
- • Limited non-piano sounds
- • May not satisfy advanced players
Kawai CN-301 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CN-301 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 553377
$1,836
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Casio AP-S450 WE Celviano Set
by
Casio
All Skill Levels
Reliable Practice
Family Use
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • No tuning or maintenance required
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
- • May lack advanced synthesis features
- • Requires power connection
Casio AP-S450 WE Celviano Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio AP-S450WE*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer...
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 590123
$1,583
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gewa UP 395 Rosewood
by
Gewa
Home Practice
Music Education
Reliable Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • No tuning or maintenance required
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
- • Requires power connection
- • May not satisfy advanced players
Gewa UP 395 RosewoodDigital Piano88 Zone-weighted keys with Concert Pianist II hammer actionIvory Touch and pressure...
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 578975
$1,759
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha CLP-825 B Set
by
Yamaha
Family Use
Reliable Practice
General Playing
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
- • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
- • Requires power connection
- • Can be heavy for moving
Yamaha CLP-825 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha CLP-825 B*Digital Piano*88 weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598905
$1,564
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Kawai CN-201 W Set
by
Kawai
Home Practice
General Playing
Reliable Practice
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
- • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
- • Can be heavy for moving
- • May lack advanced synthesis features
Kawai CN-201 W Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CN-201 W*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546743
$1,451
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Kawai ES-120 B Deluxe Bundle
by
Kawai
Family Use
Home Practice
Reliable Practice
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
- • Good value for authentic piano experience
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • Can be heavy for moving
Kawai ES-120 B Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-120 B*Stage Piano / Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with...
⭐
4.9/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549808
$1,002
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Casio AP-S450BK
by
Casio
General Playing
Family Use
Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✓ PROS
- • Full 88-key weighted action
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • Can be heavy for moving
Casio AP-S450BKDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Smart Hybrid Hammer Actionhybrid material made of...
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585057
$1,484
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Casio AP-S200 WE Set
by
Casio
All Skill Levels
Music Education
Family Use
Key Feature:
• Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✓ PROS
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
- • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
- • Requires power connection
- • Limited non-piano sounds
Casio AP-S200 WE Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio AP-S200 WE*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601773
$1,309
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Casio AP-S200 WE
by
Casio
Music Education
Reliable Practice
General Playing
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
- • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
- • Limited non-piano sounds
- • May not satisfy advanced players
Casio AP-S200 WEDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard)19...
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 601232
$1,209
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha CLP-835 R
by
Yamaha
Music Education
Reliable Practice
Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
- • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • May lack advanced synthesis features
Yamaha CLP-835 RDigital Piano88 weighted keys with hammer action (Grand Touch-S)synthetic Ebony and Ivory top layers...
⭐
5.0/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 593812
$1,859
How to Choose the Best General 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 general 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.
