Best Pianos Under $5,000 2026
Affordable pianos under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP
by
Clavia Nord
Professional Gigging
Touring
Portable Setup
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
- • Portable and stage-ready design
- • Weighted keys with good action
✗ CONS
- • May lack extensive sound libraries
- • Can be expensive for quality models
Clavia Nord Electro 6 HPStage Piano and Synth73 Keys with Nord Hammer Action PortableSplitting and layering of all...
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 432650
$2,749
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73 Case Set
by
Clavia Nord
Professional Gigging
Touring
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• High-quality piano sounds and samples
✓ PROS
- • Portable and stage-ready design
- • High-quality piano sounds and samples
✗ CONS
- • Not ideal for pure home practice
- • Can be expensive for quality models
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73 Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73*Stage Piano and Synth*73...
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 446685
$2,529
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61 Case Bundle
by
Clavia Nord
Professional Gigging
Portable Setup
Band Settings
Key Feature:
• Weighted keys with good action
✓ PROS
- • Portable and stage-ready design
- • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for quality models
- • May require separate amplification
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61*Stage Piano and Synth*61...
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 446688
$2,232
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Viscount Legend `70s Artist W EX
by
Viscount
Portable Setup
Studio Recording
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Reliable for touring and gigging
✓ PROS
- • Reliable for touring and gigging
- • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
- • May lack extensive sound libraries
- • Not ideal for pure home practice
Viscount Legend `70s Artist W EXModular Stage PianoE.PianoSound CollectionA.PianoClavi and External module88...
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 485273
$3,299
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP Stand Bundle
by
Clavia Nord
Band Settings
Live Performance
Touring
Key Feature:
• Reliable for touring and gigging
✓ PROS
- • High-quality piano sounds and samples
- • Reliable for touring and gigging
✗ CONS
- • Not ideal for pure home practice
- • Limited home furniture aesthetics
Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP*Stage Piano and Synth*73 Keys...
⭐
4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 449557
$2,903
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61
by
Clavia Nord
Touring
Portable Setup
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Reliable for touring and gigging
✓ PROS
- • Professional connectivity options
- • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for quality models
- • Not ideal for pure home practice
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61Stage Piano and Synth61 Semi-weighted waterfall keysSplitting and layering of all three...
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 432646
$2,089
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann UP 123 WH/P Piano
by
Thomann
Jazz
Classical
Traditional Playing
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
- • Long-term durability and reliability
- • Authentic acoustic piano experience
✗ CONS
- • Can be loud for neighbors
- • Requires regular professional tuning
Thomann UP 123 WH/P PianoPianoSoft-close mechanismRenner actionAbel hammer headsRöslau stringsHeight: 123 cmWidth: 153...
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564701
$4,939
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP Bag Bundle
by
Clavia Nord
Professional Gigging
Touring
Band Settings
Key Feature:
• Portable and stage-ready design
✓ PROS
- • Weighted keys with good action
- • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
- • Limited home furniture aesthetics
- • May require separate amplification
Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Clavia Nord Electro 6 HP*Stage Piano and Synth*73 Keys...
⭐
5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 449558
$2,925
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73 Stand Bundle
by
Clavia Nord
Professional Gigging
Touring
Portable Setup
Key Feature:
• High-quality piano sounds and samples
✓ PROS
- • Professional connectivity options
- • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
- • May require separate amplification
- • May lack extensive sound libraries
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73 Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73*Stage Piano and Synth*73...
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 449555
$2,562
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann UP 123 E/P Piano
by
Thomann
Classical
Home Practice
Family Use
Key Feature:
• Long-term durability and reliability
✓ PROS
- • No power requirements or technology
- • Long-term durability and reliability
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular professional tuning
- • Can be loud for neighbors
Thomann UP 123 E/P PianoPianoSoft-close mechanismRenner actionAbel hammer headsRöslau stringsHeight: 123 cmWidth: 153...
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564700
$4,389
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha CVP-701 PE Set
by
Yamaha
General Playing
Reliable Practice
Family Use
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
- • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
- • Requires power connection
- • Can be heavy for moving
Yamaha CVP-701 PE Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha CVP-701 PE*Digital piano*Graded hammer 3X (GH3X) keyboard with...
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 367816
$3,904
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha CLP-845 R Set
by
Yamaha
All Skill Levels
Home Practice
Family Use
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
- • No tuning or maintenance required
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • Can be heavy for moving
Yamaha CLP-845 R Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha CLP-845 R*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action...
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 598923
$2,595
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Crumar Seven Exclusive Purple
by
Crumar
Live Performance
Touring
Professional Gigging
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
- • Weighted keys with good action
- • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
- • May lack extensive sound libraries
- • Not ideal for pure home practice
Crumar Seven Exclusive PurpleStage PianoLimited Edition in purple gloss finishVintage style stage piano73-Key hammer...
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 569206
$2,309
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Kawai CA-901 EP Set
by
Kawai
Reliable Practice
General Playing
Music Education
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
- • Good value for authentic piano experience
- • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
- • Can be heavy for moving
- • Requires power connection
Kawai CA-901 EP Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-901 EP*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action and...
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 555790
$4,223
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Kawai CA-901 EP
by
Kawai
Reliable Practice
Family Use
Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✓ PROS
- • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
- • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy advanced players
- • May lack advanced synthesis features
Kawai CA-901 EPDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory/Ebony Touch (Grand Feel III)96 Sounds -...
⭐
5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 555691
$4,155
How to Choose the Best 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 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.
