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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Yamaha YC88 review: Ultimate organ-focused stage piano

Yamaha has a history of making some of the best stage keyboards ever, none more so than the legendary Motif range. Some would argue that Yamaha has raised the bar yet again with the new YC88, a blend of retro looks and modern features.

Kawai ES120 review: Best no-nonsense stage piano

In this review, I’m discussing the Kawai ES120, the successor to the popular ES110 stage piano. When a new model comes along, I want to see clear improvements, not just the same instrument rebranded. So, as I discuss what the ES120 offers, I’ll make relevant comparisons to the older ES110. Since I...

Korg LP-380U review: Electric piano tones steal the show

Korg might be best known for its stage pianos and synths, but if it has keys, they make it and do it well. The LP-380U is a slimline digital piano that blends traditional features with modern style. It’s available in a range of colors to suit any personality.

Alesis Concert review: Excellent value for money

The Alesis Concert is one of many budget pianos from Alesis. It’s a full-size keyboard with semi-weighted keys aimed at beginners. It comes in at under $300, so if you’re in the market for a cheap digital piano, make sure you read on.

Donner DEP-20 review: When quantity tries to trump quality

Finding the best beginner piano is often more about the budget than quality. Ideally, you want to find a good mix of value for money and quality/quantity of features. While Donner is relatively new to the digital piano market, they are well-versed in making beginner-friendly products. This review...

Roland F701 review: Versatility for the modern pianist

Roland makes some of the best digital pianos for beginners and pros alike. The F701 is an excellent example of a realistic piano feel in a compact unit. In this review, I discuss everything good, bad, and in-between about Roland’s slimline digital piano.

Roland RP30 review: New standard for Roland’s RP series?

Roland’s RP series digital pianos are very popular among students and teachers and have been for some time. We can attribute much of that popularity to the consistent performance of these pianos; you know what to expect from an RP digital piano, and it’s generally good value for money.

Casio Privia PX-770 review: Great value for beginners

Casio Privia digital pianos have a reputation for providing some of the best value for money around. They aren’t usually the cheapest, but they tend to be amongst the most affordable, offering such high-quality. In this review, I’m looking at the Privia PX-770, a beginner-friendly digital piano...

Casio Celviano AP-710 review: That C. Bechstein sound

Although not the first name on everyone’s mind when it comes to high-end digital pianos, Casio’s Celviano range is right up there. In this review, I’m looking at the AP-710, crafted in conjunction with C. Bechstein. Let’s find out what it has to offer.