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Best General Digital Pianos Under $500 2025

Affordable general digital pianos under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Home Practice For Music Education For Family Use For All Skill Levels For General Playing For Reliable Practice
BRANDS: Kawai Casio Yamaha Thomann Gewa Hemingway
Alesis Prestige Artist Stage Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Alesis Prestige Artist Stage Bundle

by Alesis
Home Practice General Playing All Skill Levels
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Limited non-piano sounds
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Alesis Prestige Artist Stage Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Alesis Prestige Artist*Digital Piano*88 Full-size keys...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 530715
$439
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Casio CT-S1 76 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Casio CT-S1 76 BK

by Casio
General Playing Home Practice Family Use
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Limited non-piano sounds

Casio CT-S1 76 BKKeyboard in Piano Look76 Velocity-sensitive keysSound engine: AiX Sound Source64-Voice polyphony61...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597049
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-60 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kawai ES-60

by Kawai
General Playing Family Use Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Kawai ES-60Stage Piano / Digital Piano88 weighted keys with hammer action (Responsive Hammer Light - RHL)17 sounds30...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603104
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Casio CT-S1 76 WE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Casio CT-S1 76 WE

by Casio
Home Practice All Skill Levels Music Education
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Requires power connection

Casio CT-S1 76 WEKeyboard in Piano Look76 Velocity-sensitive keysSound engine: AiX Sound Source64-Voice polyphonic61...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597057
$384
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alesis Prestige Artist - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Alesis Prestige Artist

by Alesis
Home Practice All Skill Levels Reliable Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Alesis Prestige ArtistDigital Piano88 Full-size keys with graded hammer action and customisable touch response30...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 520501
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann DP-26 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Thomann DP-26

by Thomann
Home Practice All Skill Levels General Playing
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Limited non-piano sounds
  • • Requires power connection

Thomann DP-26Digital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action keyboard20 Sounds2 Demo songs50 Styles128 Voice...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 352258
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa PP-3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Gewa PP-3

by Gewa
General Playing Home Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Requires power connection

Gewa PP-3Digital Piano88 weighted keys with hammer action (GEWA Smart Touch)High-resolution piano sample of a Steinway...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 530795
$488
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland GO:PIANO 88 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Roland GO:PIANO 88

by Roland
General Playing Home Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Can be heavy for moving
  • • Limited non-piano sounds

Roland GO: PIANO 88Digital Piano88 Ivory Feel box-shape keys with velocity sensitivity64-voice polyphonyBluetooth...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613234
$435
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alesis Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Alesis Concert

by Alesis
Home Practice Family Use All Skill Levels
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Alesis ConcertDigital PianoWith 88 standard-size semi-weighted keys with adjustable touch response10 Integrated voices...

⭐ 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 518693
$341
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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