Reviews

Honest, hands-on reviews of digital pianos, keyboards, and accessories. We test and compare instruments to help you find the perfect gear for your playing style and budget. Learn more about our testing methodology and how we ensure unbiased, expert reviews.

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Kawai ES60 review: Flagship grand piano tone on a budget

I’m a massive fan of Kawai digital pianos, and the ES series has long been a great source of value for money. Kawai is stretching that value for money even further with the release of the ES60, the most affordable model so far. In this review, I’ll discuss whether or not the new ES60 delivers...

The 6 best 88-key weighted keyboards that feel realistic

The weight of piano keys allows players to control dynamics with greater precision and play with incredible expression. By that logic, if a keyboard doesn’t have authentic weighted keys, you’ll never get the best out of its sound.

Yamaha Arius YDP-105 review: Best entry-level Yamaha?

The YDP-105 is the successor to the YDP-103, Yamaha’s popular entry-level model. In this review, I will go through the best and worst things about the YDP-105 and see how it compares to its predecessor.

I will also discuss who it suits most and if it’s worth upgrading for existing YDP-103 owners.

Korg Liano review: Premium piano tones at budget prices

The Korg Liano is an 88-key, budget-friendly stage piano aimed primarily at beginners. With a few premium touches, Korg’s Liano should provide stiff competition to every other keyboard in its class. Having tested many beginner keyboards, I’d expect the Liano to deliver a good piano sound in a...

Roland RP701 review: Great feel, versatile sounds

The Roland RP701 is an 88-key digital piano that sits in the intermediate range but has a few genuinely premium features. It blends the traditional piano look with modern touches in a relatively small package.

Roland RD-2000 EX review: Flagship stage piano just got better

The RD-2000 EX is the latest edition of Roland’s flagship stage piano. Roland’s RD series has been around for many years and is always a reliable choice. In this review, I’ll highlight the difference between the RD-2000 EX and the older RD-2000 and discuss the merits of both in 2025.

Korg XE20 review: Arranger that feels different

When I review a digital piano from Korg, I typically expect high quality across the board, with maybe a few minor exceptions. The Korg XE20 is something a bit different; it’s a hybrid digital piano/arranger. Let’s see what it has to offer.

Korg C1 Air review: More than just great piano sound

Korg is known for making some of the best modern digital pianos on the market. In this Korg C1 Air review, I’m looking at a piano that showcases that modern, sleek design. I will discuss the most important aspects of the piano, like how it sounds and feels, along with interesting design and...

Studiologic Numa Compact SE review: Lightweight powerhouse

Studiologic is one of my favorite manufacturers for a few reasons, not least because it’s drastically undervalued. Despite being undervalued, in my opinion, Studiologic has a habit of over-delivering value for money. The Numa Compact SE is an affordable stage piano, and in this review, I’ll discuss...