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131 models researched one by one, with verified specifications and a verdict on who each one suits.

Nord Stage 4 88
Nord 93/100

Nord Stage 4 88

Professional keyboard players who want the Nord workflow across piano, organ and synth

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Kawai CA701
Kawai 93/100

Kawai CA701

Serious pianists who want Kawai's Grand Feel III wooden action and 256-note polyphony in a console

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Yamaha P-525
Yamaha 93/100

Yamaha P-525

Serious pianists who want Clavinova-grade keys and sound in an instrument without legs

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Kawai MP11SE
Kawai 92/100

Kawai MP11SE

Professional pianists who want a wooden-key stage piano with Kawai's grands

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Roland V-STAGE 88
Roland 92/100

Roland V-STAGE 88

Professional stage players who want Roland's best piano, electric piano, organ and synth engines under one set of hands-on controls

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Kawai ES920
Kawai 92/100

Kawai ES920

Serious pianists who want the best action and sound in a portable before the price of a Kawai console

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Nord Grand 2
Nord 91/100

Nord Grand 2

Pianists who want Nord's library and workflow under a Kawai hammer action

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Kawai CA401
Kawai 91/100

Kawai CA401

Pianists who want wooden keys at the lowest Kawai price

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Roland FP-90X
Roland 91/100

Roland FP-90X

Serious pianists and performers who want Roland's flagship action and modeled piano without a cabinet

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Nord Piano 6
Nord 90/100

Nord Piano 6

Performing pianists who want Nord's piano library and immediate panel control in a piano-focused stage instrument

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Kawai CN301
Kawai 90/100

Kawai CN301

Pianists who want the CN201's action with more speaker power, a display and USB audio recording

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Yamaha CP88
Yamaha 90/100

Yamaha CP88

Working pianists who want a wooden-key action and a stage-ready panel in one case

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Roland FP-30X
Roland 90/100

Roland FP-30X

Anyone who wants the complete mid-range portable: realistic action, generous polyphony, every connection

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Korg Grandstage X
Korg 89/100

Korg Grandstage X

Stage pianists who want Korg's best piano engines, Nutube warmth and an accompaniment section

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Kawai CN201
Kawai 89/100

Kawai CN201

Pianists who want the most authentic action and tone in an entry Kawai console

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Yamaha Arius YDP-184
Yamaha 89/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-184

Serious students and returning adults who want the most capable Arius without stepping up to Clavinova

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Nord Stage 3 88
Nord 88/100

Nord Stage 3 88

Players who want the Stage 3 specifically, or find it discounted against the Stage 4

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Studiologic Numa X Piano GT SE
Studiologic 88/100

Studiologic Numa X Piano GT SE

Stage pianists who want wooden keys with aftertouch from the keybed maker

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Kawai DG30
Kawai 88/100

Kawai DG30

Buyers who want a Kawai digital grand with modern connectivity in a compact footprint

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Roland FP-60X
Roland 88/100

Roland FP-60X

Performers and home players who want the FP-30X's action with far louder speakers, a display and a mic input

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Casio Celviano AP-750
Casio 88/100

Casio Celviano AP-750

Pianists who want Casio's best console action and sound system without stepping to the Grand Hybrid series

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Casio Privia PX-S7000
Casio 88/100

Casio Privia PX-S7000

Buyers who want a piano that is also a piece of furniture, with a serious action and sound to match

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Yamaha P-225
Yamaha 88/100

Yamaha P-225

Players who want Yamaha's flagship CFX tone in a slim portable with proper outputs

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Roland RD-88 EX
Roland 87/100

Roland RD-88 EX

Gigging and worship keyboard players who want a serious Roland stage piano with speakers and a vast sound set

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Casio Celviano AP-550
Casio 87/100

Casio Celviano AP-550

Pianists who want Casio's best action and sound under the Grand Hybrid series

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Kawai ES120
Kawai 87/100

Kawai ES120

Players who prize a warm, acoustic-like piano tone and a light, well-connected portable

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Korg SV-2SP
Korg 86/100

Korg SV-2SP

Players who want a vintage-styled stage piano with speakers, electric pianos and real grands

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Kawai ES520
Kawai 86/100

Kawai ES520

Players who want Kawai tone with speakers strong enough for a living room or a small venue in a portable

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Kawai CA501
Kawai 86/100

Kawai CA501

Pianists who want a wooden-key Kawai console between the CA401 and CA701

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Roland F701
Roland 86/100

Roland F701

Buyers who want the RP701's features in a modern, shallow cabinet

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Casio Privia PX-S5000
Casio 86/100

Casio Privia PX-S5000

Players who want the slim Privia form with a significantly better action and a flagship grand

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Casio Celviano AP-S450
Casio 86/100

Casio Celviano AP-S450

Pianists who want the hybrid action and a four-speaker system in a slim modern console

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Roland FP-E50
Roland 86/100

Roland FP-E50

Singer-songwriters and worship players who want Roland's piano action with a full arranger and a mic input

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Korg LP-380U
Korg 86/100

Korg LP-380U

Pianists who want Korg's best action in a slim home cabinet with three pedals and real speakers

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Roland RP701
Roland 86/100

Roland RP701

Families who want a complete home piano with a display, recording and a huge sound library around Roland's PHA-4 action

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Casio Privia PX-S1100
Casio 86/100

Casio Privia PX-S1100

Players who want a serious, slim, wireless-ready piano that still travels easily

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Nord Grand
Nord 85/100

Nord Grand

Live performers and studio players seeking a premium 88 key stage piano with Kawai hammer action and Nord sound libraries.

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Korg C1 Air
Korg 85/100

Korg C1 Air

Pianists who want the LP-380U's action with Bluetooth audio for play-along

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Studiologic Numa X Piano GT
Studiologic 85/100

Studiologic Numa X Piano GT

Stage players who want Fatar's own hammer action with a modern color interface

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Roland F107
Roland 85/100

Roland F107

Buyers who want Roland's entry console action in a modern, shallow cabinet

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Casio Privia PX-S3100
Casio 85/100

Casio Privia PX-S3100

Players who want the PX-S1100's slim piano plus a full arranger and performance controls

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Yamaha Arius YDP-166
Yamaha 85/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-166

Students who want a better action than GHS with Yamaha's CFX sound and Bluetooth in an Arius

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Korg D1
Korg 85/100

Korg D1

Gigging players and home producers who want Korg's RH3 action without speakers or bulk

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Roland RP107
Roland 85/100

Roland RP107

Students who want Roland's best entry action and Bluetooth in a three-pedal console

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Casio Privia PX-870
Casio 85/100

Casio Privia PX-870

Home players who want a console that sounds full through its own speakers for well under four figures

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Kawai KDP120
Kawai 84/100

Kawai KDP120

Students and families who want the warmest-sounding mid-priced console with wireless app connection

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Roland FP-40
Roland 84/100

Roland FP-40

Players who want the FP-30X's action with Roland's newest engine and app ecosystem

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Roland GP-3
Roland 84/100

Roland GP-3

Buyers who want the look of a baby grand with Roland reliability and modern connectivity in a small footprint

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Yamaha P-145
Yamaha 84/100

Yamaha P-145

Beginners who want the current Yamaha entry model with app control and a slim footprint

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Kurzweil KaP1
Kurzweil 83/100

Kurzweil KaP1

Players who want Kurzweil's sound set with full connectivity and 256-note polyphony in a portable

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Kawai CX202
Kawai 83/100

Kawai CX202

Students who want a Kawai console with the RHC II action in a modern cabinet

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Yamaha DGX-670
Yamaha 83/100

Yamaha DGX-670

Players who want one keyboard that is a piano, a backing band and a songwriting tool

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Yamaha Arius YDP-S56
Yamaha 83/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-S56

Apartment and small-room buyers who want the YDP-166's action and sound in the slimmest Arius

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Roland FP-10
Roland 83/100

Roland FP-10

Beginners who want the best key feel available under the entry price ceiling

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Roland RD-08
Roland 82/100

Roland RD-08

Gigging players who want a Roland stage piano with speakers and everything to start in one purchase

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Casio Celviano AP-S200
Casio 82/100

Casio Celviano AP-S200

Buyers who want a slim, good-looking console with strong speakers and Bluetooth under the AP-550

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Yamaha Arius YDP-146
Yamaha 82/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-146

Families who want the CFX sound, Bluetooth and a bench in an affordable Arius console

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Casio Privia PX-770
Casio 82/100

Casio Privia PX-770

Students who want a three-pedal console with a three-sensor action at the lowest Privia price

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Kawai KDP75
Kawai 81/100

Kawai KDP75

Families who want Kawai tone and three pedals in a console at the lowest Kawai price

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Casio Celviano AP-300
Casio 81/100

Casio Celviano AP-300

Buyers who want a classic-looking Celviano cabinet with strong speakers below the hybrid-action models

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Korg B2+
Korg 81/100

Korg B2+

Buyers who want a straightforward weighted piano with Korg's warm grand samples and nothing to configure

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Kawai ES110
Kawai 80/100

Kawai ES110

Buyers who find the ES110 clearly cheaper than the ES120 and want Kawai tone in a light portable

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Yamaha Arius YDP-145
Yamaha 80/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-145

Families who find the YDP-145 discounted against its Bluetooth-equipped successor

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Yamaha Arius YDP-S36
Yamaha 80/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-S36

Apartment buyers who want a Yamaha console that sits flat against a wall with Bluetooth

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Yamaha CK88
Yamaha 80/100

Yamaha CK88

Gigging keyboard players who want speakers, batteries and a hands-on panel in one light stage keyboard

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Yamaha P-45
Yamaha 80/100

Yamaha P-45

First-year students who want a proven weighted 88-key piano at the lowest Yamaha price

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Casio CDP-S160
Casio 80/100

Casio CDP-S160

Beginners and casual players who need a light, slim piano that can run anywhere

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Korg XE20SP
Korg 79/100

Korg XE20SP

Players who want a Korg arranger piano with a furniture stand and pedals included

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Kawai CX102
Kawai 79/100

Kawai CX102

Families who want a Kawai console at the lowest price in the new CX line

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Kawai ES60
Kawai 79/100

Kawai ES60

Buyers who want Kawai's piano tone in an entry portable priced against the Yamaha P-145 and Roland FP-10

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Yamaha Arius YDP-105
Yamaha 79/100

Yamaha Arius YDP-105

Families who want a proper three-pedal upright for lessons without portable-piano clutter

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Yamaha P71
Yamaha 78/100

Yamaha P71

Beginners and returning players who want an 88 key weighted action and a trusted Yamaha piano voice in a simple lower mid-range instrument.

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Yamaha PS500
Yamaha 78/100

Yamaha PS500

Self-taught adults and families who want a guided learning system built into a real piano

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Casio CDP-S360
Casio 78/100

Casio CDP-S360

Beginners and songwriters who want an arranger on the slimmest hammer-action piano at the entry price

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Yamaha P-143
Yamaha 76/100

Yamaha P-143

A beginner or returning player who wants a complete 88 key weighted Yamaha bundle with stand and bench in one mid-range purchase.

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Medeli SP201 Plus
Medeli 76/100

Medeli SP201 Plus

Buyers who want 192-note polyphony, bi-amped speakers and USB audio in a mid-priced portable

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Medeli CP203
Medeli 76/100

Medeli CP203

Families who want a console with 192-note polyphony and bi-amped speakers below the major brands' prices

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Alesis Recital Pro
Alesis 76/100

Alesis Recital Pro

Beginners who want hammer-action keys and loud speakers for the least money

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Donner DDP-400
Donner 75/100

Donner DDP-400

Buyers who want Donner's flagship upright with its most advanced action and cabinet

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Oyayo FHP10
Oyayo 74/100

Oyayo FHP10

The Oyayo FHP10 is best for players who need a portable, full size weighted 88 key piano with built in sounds and battery power.

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Donner DDP-200
Donner 74/100

Donner DDP-200

Buyers who want Donner's best-looking upright with a graded action at a mid-budget price

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Donner DDP-300
Donner 74/100

Donner DDP-300

Families who want a full upright with a subwoofer, Bluetooth and a graded action from Donner

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Korg LP-180
Korg 74/100

Korg LP-180

Buyers who want a simple Korg console with three pedals and a bench in one purchase

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Alesis Recital Home
Alesis 74/100

Alesis Recital Home

Families who want a complete budget console with hammer keys and three pedals in one box

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Korg Liano
Korg 74/100

Korg Liano

Players who need a full 88-key piano that weighs almost nothing and runs anywhere

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Aklot AUR-LS02 Pro
Aklot 73/100

Aklot AUR-LS02 Pro

Home learners wanting a weighted upright action, strong onboard speakers and a complete furniture style practice setup.

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Donner DDP-90 Pro
Donner 73/100

Donner DDP-90 Pro

Budget buyers who want a compact console with a protective cover, three pedals and wireless apps

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Roland GO:PIANO88
Roland 73/100

Roland GO:PIANO88

Players who need 88 keys in the lightest possible package for travel, songwriting or casual play

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Donner DDP-80
Donner 73/100

Donner DDP-80

Buyers who want a good-looking console with weighted keys for a living room at the lowest price

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Strich SDP-500
Strich 72/100

Strich SDP-500

Beginners and intermediate players who want a furniture style digital piano with weighted keys, wireless app connectivity, and an included stand and triple pedal set.

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AODSK UPB-85
AODSK 72/100

AODSK UPB-85

A home learner who wants a furniture style 88 key weighted digital piano with triple pedals and a keyboard cover.

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Ktaxon Grand Upright 88-Key
Ktaxon 72/100

Ktaxon Grand Upright 88-Key

Home players who want a lower mid-range 88 key weighted digital piano with a grand piano look and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Donner DDP-70
Donner 72/100

Donner DDP-70

Budget buyers who want an upright-style piano with a bench, rhythms and an app at a low price

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Donner DDP-95
Donner 72/100

Donner DDP-95

Self-taught beginners who want a large screen with notation and guided teaching modes

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Donner OURA S100
Donner 72/100

Donner OURA S100

Design-led buyers who want a minimalist console with Bluetooth MIDI and audio at a low price

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Korg B2N
Korg 72/100

Korg B2N

Players who want the B2's sounds with a lighter, faster keyboard for synth and keyboard parts

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Medeli SPC121
Medeli 72/100

Medeli SPC121

Buyers who want a graded hammer action with USB audio from a long-standing OEM maker at an entry price

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Donner DEP-20
Donner 72/100

Donner DEP-20

Budget buyers who want weighted keys, loud speakers and a large sound library in one box

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Kumeng KU-1181
Kumeng 71/100

Kumeng KU-1181

Beginners and home players who want a full size 88 key weighted digital piano at a budget price with a desk style cabinet.

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Ktaxon Foldable 88-Key
Ktaxon 71/100

Ktaxon Foldable 88-Key

Beginners and space conscious players who want a fully weighted 88 key action with Bluetooth convenience and a compact foldable lid design.

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Mosen MDP-88N
Mosen 71/100

Mosen MDP-88N

Beginners who want a budget 88 note weighted digital piano with triple pedals and wireless app connectivity.

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Donner DEP-16A
Donner 71/100

Donner DEP-16A

Budget buyers who want a slim hammer-action piano with three pedals in the box

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Alesis Recital
Alesis 71/100

Alesis Recital

First-time buyers who want 88 full-size keys, speakers and a lesson mode for the least money

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Strich SDP-350W
Strich 70/100

Strich SDP-350W

Beginners and casual players who want a complete furniture style home piano with a dust cover, three pedals and a stand at a lower mid-range price.

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Strich SDP-120
Strich 70/100

Strich SDP-120

Beginners and intermediate home players seeking a budget 88 key weighted piano with a large feature set.

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Wencai C01
Wencai 70/100

Wencai C01

Beginners and home players who want a fixed 88 key hammer action piano with a traditional pedal setup and soft-close fallboard.

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AODSK UP-701
AODSK 70/100

AODSK UP-701

Learners and home players who want a furniture style weighted upright digital piano at a mid range price without needing advanced connectivity.

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MSTNE LDP40A
MSTNE 70/100

MSTNE LDP40A

Beginners and casual players who want a complete budget piano package with accessories, Bluetooth, and quiet practice options in one box.

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Glarry C442
Glarry 70/100

Glarry C442

Budget conscious beginners and returning hobbyists who want a full weighted 88 key action with triple pedals and dual Bluetooth for home practice.

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Anndles ADP-115
Anndles 70/100

Anndles ADP-115

This is best for beginners wanting an inexpensive 88 key weighted console piano with a bench and triple pedal included.

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Mosen MDP-110
Mosen 70/100

Mosen MDP-110

Beginners and casual players who want a budget furniture style 88 key weighted digital piano with a large sound library and headphone practice.

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Donner DDP-50
Donner 70/100

Donner DDP-50

Budget buyers who want a console look with hammer keys and three pedals at the lowest price

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Mosen MDP-70
Mosen 69/100

Mosen MDP-70

Beginners and casual players who want a budget 88-key weighted digital piano with a stand and triple pedal included.

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Goldriff GR-GHAK
Goldriff 69/100

Goldriff GR-GHAK

Beginners and casual players who want a full size weighted keyboard with teaching features at a budget price.

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Eastar EUP-100
Eastar 68/100

Eastar EUP-100

Beginners who want a furniture style 88 key weighted digital piano with a complete starter bundle and app connectivity.

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Aureocorda Aureo Pro
Aureocorda 68/100

Aureocorda Aureo Pro

Beginners or returning players who want a furniture style 88 key weighted digital piano with quiet practice and MIDI.

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Zhruns Wooden Classic 88-Key
Zhruns 68/100

Zhruns Wooden Classic 88-Key

A beginner or home player wanting a full size weighted upright piano with a stand and three pedals at a budget price.

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Zhruns Wooden Upright 88-Key
Zhruns 68/100

Zhruns Wooden Upright 88-Key

Beginners and casual players who want an upright style furniture digital piano with weighted keys and a three pedal unit on a budget.

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Plyor P-810
Plyor 68/100

Plyor P-810

Beginners and casual players who want an 88 key weighted action and triple pedals without spending above a budget tier.

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Alesis Recital Play
Alesis 68/100

Alesis Recital Play

Beginners and children who want 88 full-size keys with a huge sound library for the least money

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Vediya VE86
Vediya 67/100

Vediya VE86

Beginners and home players who want a weighted 88 key piano with a furniture style desk and basic MIDI recording at a budget price.

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Ktaxon GPP-203
Ktaxon 67/100

Ktaxon GPP-203

Best for beginners and casual players who want an 88-key fully weighted digital piano with Bluetooth, rhythms, and a three-pedal unit at a budget price.

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Strich SDP-300W
Strich 66/100

Strich SDP-300W

Beginner and casual players who want an 88 key hammer action piano with a furniture stand at a budget price.

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Melentro MP3
Melentro 66/100

Melentro MP3

Beginners and hobbyists seeking a budget 88 key weighted digital piano with USB MIDI and a large sound set.

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Skaehp SK-172
Skaehp 66/100

Skaehp SK-172

Beginners and students who want a budget 88 key weighted hammer action piano with silent practice accessories and app connectivity.

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Mosen MDP-80DS
Mosen 65/100

Mosen MDP-80DS

Beginners and students who want a full size weighted hammer action digital piano with a bundled accessory set for quiet home practice.

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Zhruns T01
Zhruns 64/100

Zhruns T01

Beginners and apartment dwellers who want a budget full size 88 key semi weighted digital piano for quiet practice and computer based learning.

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Garvee 88-Key Upright
Garvee 63/100

Garvee 88-Key Upright

A budget upright home piano for beginners who want a complete starter set with silent practice.

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Uiscom 88-Key Desk Piano
Uiscom 62/100

Uiscom 88-Key Desk Piano

Beginners who want a full size weighted keyboard and triple pedals in a budget furniture style desk piano.

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Melentro 88-Key Desk Piano
Melentro 62/100

Melentro 88-Key Desk Piano

Buyers who want an 88 key hammer action piano that doubles as a compact desk or vanity in a smaller room.

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AODSK UPB-83S
AODSK 58/100

AODSK UPB-83S

A beginner or student who wants a furniture style 88 key weighted piano with pedals and a stand in a budget package.

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