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Best Home Keyboards Under $500 2026

Affordable home keyboards under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 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 Entertainment For Family Use For Casual Playing For Learning For Recreation For Hobby
BRANDS: Yamaha Casio Startone Korg Roland
Yamaha PSR-E473 Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Yamaha PSR-E473 Deluxe Bundle

by Yamaha
Home Entertainment Casual Playing Family Use
Key Feature:
• Multiple sounds and features included
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
  • • Built-in speakers for convenience
✗ CONS
  • • May be quickly outgrown
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians

Yamaha PSR-E473 Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha PSR-E473*Keyboard*61 velocity-sensitive keys820...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 535738
$461
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Korg EK-50 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Korg EK-50 L

by Korg
Learning Hobby Recreation
Key Feature:
• Multiple sounds and features included
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to use and operate
  • • Built-in speakers for convenience
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians
  • • May be quickly outgrown

Korg EK-50 LEntertainer keyboardSpecial model with a newly developedpowerful speaker systemDance music sounds and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482668
$446
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Roland E-X50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Roland E-X50

by Roland
Home Entertainment Family Use Hobby
Key Feature:
• Affordable and accessible
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
✗ CONS
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development
  • • Plasticky build quality often

Roland E-X50Keyboard61 Keys with touch response433 Sounds + 256 GM29 Drum sets + 9 GM2 drum sets300 Styles30 User...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545689
$373
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Yamaha PSR-EW320 Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Yamaha PSR-EW320 Deluxe Bundle

by Yamaha
Home Entertainment Learning Family Use
Key Feature:
• Perfect for family entertainment
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to use and operate
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
✗ CONS
  • • Limited sound quality and features
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development

Yamaha PSR-EW320 Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha PSR-EW320*Keyboard*76 Keys with velocity-sensitivity650...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589563
$424
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Roland GO:KEYS 3 TQ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Roland GO:KEYS 3 TQ

by Roland
Hobby Casual Playing Recreation
Key Feature:
• Multiple sounds and features included
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to use and operate
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians
  • • Limited sound quality and features

Roland GO: KEYS 3 TQKeyboard61 Velocity-sensitive keys1154 Sounds (ZEN-Core sound engine)Soundpacks available via...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 588918
$384
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland GO:KEYS 5 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Roland GO:KEYS 5 WH

by Roland
Recreation Casual Playing Hobby
Key Feature:
• Easy to use and operate
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
  • • Built-in speakers for convenience
✗ CONS
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development
  • • Limited sound quality and features

Roland GO: KEYS 5 WHKeyboard61 keys with velocity sensitivity1154 Sounds (ZEN-Core sound engine)Soundpacks and Wave...

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588924
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg EK-50 Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Korg EK-50 Deluxe Bundle

by Korg
Casual Playing Recreation Hobby
Key Feature:
• Built-in speakers for convenience
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable and accessible
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
✗ CONS
  • • Plasticky build quality often
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians

Korg EK-50 Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg EK-50*Entertainer Keyboard*61 Velocity-sensitive keysBacklit...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 490644
$452
Buy at Thomann View Details
Casio CT-S500 Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Casio CT-S500 Deluxe Bundle

by Casio
Home Entertainment Casual Playing Family Use
Key Feature:
• Easy to use and operate
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
  • • Affordable and accessible
✗ CONS
  • • Plasticky build quality often
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians

Casio CT-S500 Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio CT-S500*Keyboard*61 velocity-sensitive keys800 sounds37...

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 537364
$391
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg EK-50 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Korg EK-50 Set

by Korg
Home Entertainment Recreation Family Use
Key Feature:
• Perfect for family entertainment
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
✗ CONS
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development
  • • Limited sound quality and features

Korg EK-50 Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg EK-50*Entertainer Keyboard*61 Velocity-sensitive keysBacklit controlsOver...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 490383
$380
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg EK-50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Korg EK-50

by Korg
Family Use Recreation Learning
Key Feature:
• Perfect for family entertainment
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians
  • • Plasticky build quality often

Korg EK-50Entertainer Keyboard61 Velocity-sensitive keysBacklit controlsOver 700 sounds (256 STS)280 styles + over 16...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 448196
$358
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Roland GO:KEYS 5 GT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Roland GO:KEYS 5 GT

by Roland
Hobby Home Entertainment Casual Playing
Key Feature:
• Built-in speakers for convenience
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to use and operate
  • • Multiple sounds and features included
✗ CONS
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development
  • • May be quickly outgrown

Roland GO: KEYS 5 GTKeyboard61 Keys with velocity-sensitivity1154 Sounds (ZEN-Core sound engine)Soundpacks and Wave...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 588923
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland GO:KEYS 3 RD - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Roland GO:KEYS 3 RD

by Roland
Hobby Home Entertainment Recreation
Key Feature:
• Easy to use and operate
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in speakers for convenience
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
✗ CONS
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians

Roland GO: KEYS 3 RDKeyboard61 velocity-sensitive keys1154 sounds (ZEN-Core sound engine)Soundpacks available via...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 588919
$384
Buy at Thomann View Details
Casio LK-S450 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Casio LK-S450 Set

by Casio
Casual Playing Learning Hobby
Key Feature:
• Affordable and accessible
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to use and operate
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
✗ CONS
  • • Limited sound quality and features
  • • Non-weighted keys limit development

Casio LK-S450 Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio LK-S450*Illuminated Keyboard*61 Velocity-sensitive keysAiX Sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 517399
$314
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Casio CT-S1000V Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Casio CT-S1000V Deluxe Bundle

by Casio
Hobby Casual Playing Family Use
Key Feature:
• Perfect for family entertainment
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in speakers for convenience
  • • Perfect for family entertainment
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy serious musicians
  • • Limited sound quality and features

Casio CT-S1000V Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio CT-S1000V*Keyboard*61 Velocity-sensitive keysWith vocal...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 537365
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Casio CT-X3000 Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Casio CT-X3000 Deluxe Bundle

by Casio
Learning Casual Playing Hobby
Key Feature:
• Built-in speakers for convenience
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in speakers for convenience
  • • Affordable and accessible
✗ CONS
  • • May be quickly outgrown
  • • Limited sound quality and features

Casio CT-X3000 Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Casio CT-X3000*Keyboard*61 Velocity-sensitive keys64-Voice...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 458127
$424
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Home Keyboards

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 home keyboards 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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