Comparison
Yamaha P-145 vs Roland FP-10 vs Casio CDP-S110
Three portable pianos with 88 weighted keys at a similar price. On paper they look alike. Under the fingers they do not. Here is the difference – and who each piano suits.
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At a glance
| Yamaha P-145 | Roland FP-10 | Casio CDP-S110 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keys | GHC – light and compact | PHA-4 Standard – heavier, with escapement feel | Scaled Hammer Action II – light |
| Feel | Even, easy to play | Deepest and most piano-like | Light, less resistance |
| Bluetooth | Audio (play along) | MIDI (apps) | – |
| Weight (approx.) | 11 kg | 12 kg | 10.5 kg |
Specifications according to the manufacturers. See current prices via the buttons.
The keys: the most important choice
Roland FP-10 feels heaviest and deepest, with a small notch at the bottom of the key that imitates a grand piano action. Yamaha P-145 is lighter and very even – easy for small hands. Casio CDP-S110 is lightest: fine for learning notes, with less resistance to build strength on.
If you can, play slowly and softly on each, and notice how your wrist feels after five minutes.
Yamaha P-145: for getting started without fuss
Yamaha P-145 BT
- 88 keys with Graded Hammer Compact (GHC)
- Bluetooth audio: play along with music from your phone
- Yamaha CFIIIS grand sample
3.090 kr checked 30.9.2026
See price at ThomannChoose it if you want an easy, reliable piano, like to play along with music from your phone, or have a child with small hands.
Roland FP-10: for the piano feel
Roland FP-10
- 88 weighted hammer-action keys (PHA-4 Standard)
- Bluetooth MIDI for apps
- Compact, 12 kg
3.099 kr checked 30.9.2026
See price at ThomannChoose it if touch matters most, you have played a little already, or the piano should prepare for an acoustic later.
Casio CDP-S110: for the tight budget
Choose it if budget comes first or the piano has to be easy to move.
Our pick
Roland FP-10 is the most piano-like choice and Yamaha P-145 the easiest. On a tight budget, Casio CDP-S110 is an honest piano with weighted keys. See more models in the best digital piano for beginners guide.
Try this tomorrow
Close your eyes and play the same note ten times – from very soft to loud. The piano on which you can control that difference most clearly is the right one for you.
Questions
Is the Roland FP-10 better than the Yamaha P-145?
Not better, but different: the FP-10 has heavier, more piano-like keys; the P-145 is lighter, easier and has Bluetooth audio.
Does the Casio CDP-S110 have weighted keys?
Yes, 88 weighted keys with hammer action (Scaled Hammer Action II), lighter than the FP-10 and P-145.
Can I use headphones?
Yes, all three have a headphone jack for silent practice.
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