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Best Piano Accordions Under $800 2025

Affordable piano accordions under $800 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Jazz For Folk For Pop For World Music For Tango
BRANDS: Hohner Scandalli Thomann Beltuna Startone Alpengold
Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII

by Startone
Folk Jazz World Music
Key Feature:
• Full chromatic capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Familiar piano keyboard layout
  • • Rich bass section with buttons
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than button accordions
  • • Higher maintenance requirements

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKIIPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideFive...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 513159
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Startone Piano Accordion 96 Black MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Startone Piano Accordion 96 Black MKII

by Startone
Classical Jazz Pop
Key Feature:
• Rich bass section with buttons
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Familiar piano keyboard layout
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than button accordions
  • • More complex to master

Startone Piano Accordion 96 Black MKIIPiano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideSeven...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 513161
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Startone Piano Accordion 72 Blue MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Blue MKII

by Startone
Folk Jazz Tango
Key Feature:
• Professional concert capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Familiar piano keyboard layout
✗ CONS
  • • More complex to master
  • • Heavier than button accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Blue MKIIPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideFive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513158
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hohner XS Accordion Piano grey - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Hohner XS Accordion Piano grey

by Hohner
World Music Tango Folk
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Full chromatic capabilities
  • • Familiar piano keyboard layout
✗ CONS
  • • More complex to master
  • • Higher maintenance requirements

Hohner XS Accordion Piano greyPiano AccordionParticularly suitable for childrenbut also for adultsParticularly...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488711
$615
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hohner XS Accordion Piano blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Hohner XS Accordion Piano blue

by Hohner
World Music Tango Jazz
Key Feature:
• Familiar piano keyboard layout
✓ PROS
  • • Full chromatic capabilities
  • • Professional concert capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than simple models
  • • Requires strong physical stamina

Hohner XS Accordion Piano bluePiano AccordionParticularly suitable for childrenbut also for adultsParticularly...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 463198
$626
Buy at Thomann View Details
Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII

by Startone
World Music Folk Jazz
Key Feature:
• Full chromatic capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Rich bass section with buttons
  • • Familiar piano keyboard layout
✗ CONS
  • • More complex to master
  • • Requires strong physical stamina

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKIIPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideFive...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513157
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

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 piano accordions 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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