Best Grand Pianos for Professional Performance 2025

Perfect grand pianos for professional-performance - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

Steinway & Sons B-211 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Steinway & Sons B-211

Luxury Homes Concert Halls High-End Studios
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Ultimate piano sound and touch
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Climate sensitivity and care requirements
  • • Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and tuned by our Steinway specialist and master...

4.4/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Steinway & Sons B-211 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Steinway & Sons B-211

Classical Professional Performance Jazz
Key Feature:
• Full dynamic range and expression
✓ PROS
  • • Full dynamic range and expression
  • • Impressive visual presence
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant space and proper room
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano, Year of manufacture: 1960This fully overhauled grand piano, refined by our...

4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Steinway & Sons O-180 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Steinway & Sons O-180

Professional Performance Jazz Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Investment value and prestige
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price
  • • Regular professional tuning and maintenance

Steinway & Sons O-180, Grand Piano*Second-hand instrument - generally overhauled and refined by our Steinway...

4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat

Professional Performance Concert Halls Jazz
Key Feature:
• Investment value and prestige
✓ PROS
  • • Ultimate piano sound and touch
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Regular professional tuning and maintenance
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price

Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist...

4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Blüthner Model 6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Blüthner Model 6

High-End Studios Professional Performance Classical
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual presence
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual presence
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant space and proper room
  • • Difficult and expensive to move

Blüthner Model 6, Grand piano*Used instrument - checked by our master piano builder*Year of manufacture: 1963Full...

4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha DGC1 EN ST Black Polished - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Yamaha DGC1 EN ST Black Polished

High-End Studios Classical Concert Halls
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual presence
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Ultimate piano sound and touch
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult and expensive to move
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price

Yamaha DGC1 EN ST Black Polished, Disc-Grand PianoThe ENSPIRE ST Disklavier is designed for both the listener and the...

4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Seiler 168 Virtuoso Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Seiler 168 Virtuoso Grand Piano

Classical Luxury Homes High-End Studios
Key Feature:
• Ultimate piano sound and touch
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Investment value and prestige
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant space and proper room
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price

Seiler 168 Virtuoso Grand PianoGrand PianoRenner mechanismWeight: 290 kgLength: 168 cmKnee height: 62 cmColour: Black...

4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Steinway & Sons A-188 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Steinway & Sons A-188

Luxury Homes Professional Performance Concert Halls
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual presence
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual presence
  • • Investment value and prestige
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price
  • • Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons A-188, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and master...

4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Steinway & Sons B-211 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Steinway & Sons B-211

Concert Halls Professional Performance Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual presence
  • • Investment value and prestige
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant space and proper room
  • • Climate sensitivity and care requirements

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and master...

4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Steinway & Sons M-170 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Steinway & Sons M-170

Jazz Professional Performance Luxury Homes
Key Feature:
• Investment value and prestige
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Investment value and prestige
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult and expensive to move
  • • Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons M-170, Grand Piano*Second-hand instrument - generally overhauled and refined by our Steinway...

4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Steinway & Sons L Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Steinway & Sons L Grand Piano

High-End Studios Luxury Homes Jazz
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual presence
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual presence
  • • Full dynamic range and expression
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult and expensive to move
  • • Regular professional tuning and maintenance

Steinway & Sons L Grand PianoGrand PianoSteinway & Sons Grand Piano Model LYear of manufacture: 1925Surface:...

4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Steinway & Sons A-195 (A3) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Steinway & Sons A-195 (A3)

Concert Halls Professional Performance Classical
Key Feature:
• Ultimate piano sound and touch
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Ultimate piano sound and touch
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price
  • • Regular professional tuning and maintenance

Steinway & Sons A-195 (A3), Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and...

4.6/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Seiler 186 Maestro Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Seiler 186 Maestro Grand Piano

Concert Halls High-End Studios Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional performance standard
✓ PROS
  • • Investment value and prestige
  • • Professional performance standard
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive purchase price
  • • Climate sensitivity and care requirements

Seiler 186 Maestro Grand PianoMaestro Grand PianoRenner actionWeight: 320 kgLength: 186 cmKnee height: 62 cmColour:...

5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Steinway & Sons M-170 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Steinway & Sons M-170

Classical Professional Performance Concert Halls
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual presence
✓ PROS
  • • Ultimate piano sound and touch
  • • Investment value and prestige
✗ CONS
  • • Regular professional tuning and maintenance
  • • Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons M-170, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and master...

4.4/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Steinway & Sons B-211 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Steinway & Sons B-211

Luxury Homes High-End Studios Concert Halls
Key Feature:
• Full dynamic range and expression
✓ PROS
  • • Professional performance standard
  • • Impressive visual presence
✗ CONS
  • • Regular professional tuning and maintenance
  • • Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano*Second-hand instrument - generally overhauled and refined by our Steinway...

4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10

How to Choose the Best Grand 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 grand 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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