Find the piano you will actually want to play every day

ZOZIZA has not tested every model. Specifications are the retailer’s or manufacturer’s.

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The models

Our rule: every piano here has 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys. Keyboards with light or semi-weighted keys are left out — they don’t train the fingers for a real piano.

All models below are sold by Thomann, which ships internationally. The link opens Thomann's shop for your country, where you see the current price in your currency.

The beginner classic

Yamaha P-45

• 88 keys with Graded Hammer Standard (GHS)
• One-button operation, easy to use
• Sustain pedal included

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For the brand-new beginner on a tight budget.

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New successor to the P-45 · with Bluetooth

Yamaha P-145 BT

• 88 keys with Graded Hammer Compact (GHC)
• Bluetooth audio: play along with music from your phone
• Yamaha CFIIIS grand sample

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For the beginner who wants to play along with music from a phone via Bluetooth.

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Best-selling digital piano

Roland FP-10

• 88 weighted hammer-action keys (PHA-4 Standard)
• Bluetooth MIDI for apps
• Compact, 12 kg

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For the best-selling model: a good hammer action for the price and easy to move.

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Portable beginner piano

Yamaha P-225

• 88 keys, Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) action
• 192-note polyphony
• 2 × 7 W speakers
• Bluetooth audio
• 11.5 kg, sustain pedal included

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For small homes and anyone who wants to move the piano, from a well-known brand. A stand and a three-pedal unit are sold separately.

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Beginner piano with cabinet

Thomann DP-51

• 88 weighted hammer-action keys with Tri-Sensor
• 40 sounds
• 128-note polyphony

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For the beginner who wants a cabinet and a hammer action without a big budget.

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Portable beginner piano

Kawai ES-120

• 88 keys, Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) action
• 25 sounds
• 192-note polyphony
• Bluetooth MIDI and audio

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: Same target as the P-225. Choose between the two by trying the keys — they feel different.

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Portable · speakers and Bluetooth

Kawai ES-520

• 88 keys, Responsive Hammer Compact II
• 34 sounds, 192-note polyphony
• Bluetooth MIDI and audio

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For a portable piano with good speakers and Bluetooth for apps — a step up from the ES-120.

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Family piano with cabinet

Kawai CN-201

• 88 keys, Responsive Hammer III action
• 19 sounds
• 192-note polyphony
• 2 × 20 W speakers
• Bluetooth audio and MIDI, USB

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For families where several people will practise for years: a cabinet, stronger speakers and a full-size hammer action.

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Cabinet · mid-range

Kawai CN-301

• 88 weighted keys, Responsive Hammer III
• 45 sounds, 256-note polyphony
• Recorder (MP3/WAV), OLED display

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For families who want a cabinet and an action a step above the CN-201, with a recorder.

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Portable piano for advanced players

Yamaha P-525

• 88 keys, GrandTouch-S action
• 542 sounds incl. Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial
• 256-note polyphony
• 2 × 20 W + 6 W speakers
• Bluetooth audio and MIDI, 22 kg

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For advanced players and adults returning to the piano who want a portable instrument with a large sound library and strong speakers.

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Cabinet · Ivory Touch keys

Kawai CA-401

• 88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch surface
• 19 sounds, 192-note polyphony
• Built-in lesson pieces

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For Kawai’s wood-like Ivory Touch key surface in a living-room cabinet.

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Cabinet · Grand Feel action

Kawai CA-701

• Grand Feel III action, Ivory/Ebony Touch
• 96 sounds, 256-note polyphony
• 5" touch screen

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: For advanced players: the Grand Feel action is closer to a grand piano.

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Cabinet · flagship

Kawai CA-901

• Grand Feel III action, Ivory/Ebony Touch
• 256-note polyphony, split and dual
• Kawai’s top cabinet model in the CA series

Specifications according to the retailer.

Suits: Kawai’s best cabinet piano — close to an acoustic instrument.

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