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Best General Digital Pianos Under $800 2025

Affordable general digital pianos under $800 - 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
Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH

by Hemingway
All Skill Levels General Playing Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • Requires power connection

Hemingway DP-501 MKII WHDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action keyboardLCD display with blue backlit16...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 365189
$604
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Hemingway DP-501 MKII AT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Hemingway DP-501 MKII AT

by Hemingway
Music Education Home Practice General Playing
Key Feature:
• Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Hemingway DP-501 MKII ATDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer actionLCD display with blue backlight16...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 358344
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann DP-51 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Thomann DP-51 WH

by Thomann
Music Education Reliable Practice General Playing
Key Feature:
• Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Limited non-piano sounds

Thomann DP-51 WHDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Tri-Sensor40 Sounds128 Voice polyphony50 Styles60...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 468446
$692
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Kawai ES-120 B Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kawai ES-120 B Set

by Kawai
All Skill Levels Reliable Practice Family Use
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • Limited non-piano sounds

Kawai ES-120 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-120 B*Stage Piano / Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549805
$710
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Kawai ES-60 Home Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kawai ES-60 Home Bundle

by Kawai
All Skill Levels Reliable Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Limited non-piano sounds

Kawai ES-60 Home Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-60*Stage Piano / Digital Piano*88 weighted keys with hammer...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 604732
$633
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-120 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kawai ES-120 B

by Kawai
Reliable Practice Home Practice General Playing
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Kawai ES-120 BStage Piano / Digital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Responsive Hammer Compact - RHC)25...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546622
$659
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Thomann DP-95 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Thomann DP-95 B

by Thomann
Home Practice All Skill Levels Family Use
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Thomann DP-95 BDigital PianoAccompaniment88 Weighted keys with hammer action keyboard500 Sounds200 Styles60 Internal...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 352288
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH Set

by Hemingway
Family Use Reliable Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 373598
$703
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann DP-32 B Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Thomann DP-32 B Set

by Thomann
Music Education Family Use Reliable Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Thomann DP-32 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann DP-32 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action16...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448783
$658
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Kawai KDP-75 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Kawai KDP-75 B

by Kawai
Reliable Practice General Playing Music Education
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Kawai KDP 75 BDigital PianoResponsive Hammer Compact (RHC) mechanism with 88 weighted keys15 SoundsDual modeFour-hand...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588674
$759
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Thomann DP-32 WH Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Thomann DP-32 WH Set

by Thomann
General Playing Home Practice Family Use
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • Limited non-piano sounds
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Thomann DP-32 WH Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann DP-32 WH*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action16...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448785
$692
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann DP-32 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Thomann DP-32 WH

by Thomann
Reliable Practice Home Practice All Skill Levels
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Can be heavy for moving
  • • Limited non-piano sounds

Thomann DP-32 WHDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action16 Sounds60 Internal songs128-Voice...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 448687
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann DP-95 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Thomann DP-95 WH

by Thomann
Reliable Practice Family Use Music Education
Key Feature:
• Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Thomann DP-95 WHDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action keyboard128 Voice polyphony500 Sounds200 Styles60...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 352389
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-120 W Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kawai ES-120 W Set

by Kawai
Home Practice Reliable Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Kawai ES-120 W Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-120 W*Stage Piano/Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549806
$692
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg XE20SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Korg XE20SP

by Korg
Family Use All Skill Levels Home Practice
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • Requires power connection

Korg XE20SP, Digital piano88 keys (A0 - C8)NH (natural weighted hammer action) keyboardAutomatic accompanimentStereo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483795
$768
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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