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We score every digital piano from Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and twelve other brands using the same five-axis formula — so you can compare them by budget, night practice, and touch realism on equal terms.
Last updated 2026-05-16 · Rankings do not move for ads or affiliate links.
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This month's picks
Three picks chosen on value.
These three rank highest on our Value score — the balance of features and price across the database. The order is fixed by score.
Yamaha
NU1XA
$8,799
Yamaha NU1XA: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
9.9 Beginner 8.5 Night Practice 1.5 Portability 9.2 Touch Reality 8.8 Value
88 116 kg
Casio
CT-S300
$199
Casio CT-S300: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
10.0 Beginner 6.0 Night Practice 10.0 Portability 0.8 Touch Reality 8.2 Value
61 3.3 kg
Donner
DEP-45
$279
Donner DEP-45: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
10.0 Beginner 6.0 Night Practice 8.5 Portability 3.5 Touch Reality 8.2 Value
88 7.5 kg
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