Nord
Piano 6 88
$3,999
Nord Piano 6 88: a speakerless stage piano with dual piano and dual synth layers
0.9 Beginner 4.9 Night Practice 5.0 Portability 6.0 Touch Reality 3.6 Value
88 19.2 kg
Nord Electro 7 HP Review
Nord Electro 7 HP: 73 Kawai-made hammer-action keys with Nord's organ, piano and synth
73 Keys 13 kg Kawai Hammer Action Portable (Nord Electro HP) Intermediate
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How These Scores Were Calculated
Beginner
0.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 0.5 |
| Lesson Function | No | +0 |
| App Connectivity | No | +0 |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | +0 |
| Recording | No | +0 |
| Practice Basics (Metronome / Transpose / Layer-Split) | No | +0 |
| Stand Included | No | +0 |
| Damper Pedal Included | No | +0 |
| Preset Songs | — | +0 |
| Sound Variety | — | +0 |
Night Practice
4.9| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 1.0 |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 | +1.3 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm | +0.9 |
| Headphone Optimization | No | +0 |
| Bluetooth Audio | No | +0 |
| Line Out | Yes | +0.4 |
| Speaker Mute with Headphones | Yes | +0.7 |
| Key Action Quietness | Kawai Hammer Action Portable (Nord Electro HP) | +0.6 |
Portability
5.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 5.0 |
| Weight | 13 kg | +0 |
| Width | 1070 mm | +0 |
| Battery | No | +0 |
| Foldable | No | +0 |
| Key Count | 73 keys | +0.5 |
Touch Reality
4.2| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key Action Quality | Kawai Hammer Action Portable (Nord Electro HP) (grade 6) | +3.6 |
| Key Count | 73 keys | +0.2 |
| Polyphony | 120 notes | +0.4 |
| Sound Modeling | No | +0 |
| Key Surface | Standard | +0 |
Nord Electro 7 HP review verdict
This Nord Electro 7 HP review reads the published specifications from a comparison-first point of view: touch, sound, practice fit, value, and limits.
The Electro 7 HP pairs the Electro 7's organ, piano and synth sections with a 73-key hammer action made by Kawai that has three sensors per key. It weighs 13 kg and has no speakers, Bluetooth or metronome, so it is best compared with stage pianos rather than home practice pianos.
Pros
- • A 73-key (E to E) hammer action made by Kawai with three sensors, which Nord describes as a 'Triple sensor Kawai Hammer Action Portable keyboard'.
- • A piano section compatible with the Nord Piano Library (Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital/Layer, Clav/Harpsichord, Misc/Mallet), with string resonance, three keyboard touch settings, dynamic compression and 120 voices for Piano Library sounds.
- • The same organ section as the 73: B3, B3+Bass, Soft B3, Vox, Farfisa and Pipe models and the rotary speaker emulation from the Nord Organ 3, played with physical drawbars with LEDs.
- • A synth section with sample, analog and FM synthesis that is compatible with the Nord Sample Library.
- • Effects per section, a global reverb with a new spring type, new amp models, and 500 program locations (20 banks of 25) with a live mode and a colour display.
- • A pitch stick and modulation wheel, which Nord added to the HP four days after the launch in response to player feedback.
Cons
- • It has no built-in speakers, so you always need headphones, monitor speakers or an amplifier.
- • 73 keys, not 88: the lowest and highest notes of classical piano repertoire cannot be played, which a piano student should weigh carefully.
- • Only the user manual and power cord come in the box; the sustain pedal is extra (Nord Sustain Pedal 2 or Triple Pedal 1 are compatible).
- • No Bluetooth, no metronome, no recorder and no lesson features, and one 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) headphone output only.
- • At 13 kg and 341 mm deep it is 3.5 kg heavier and 47 mm deeper than the Electro 7 73, and no stand is included.
The Electro 7 HP is the Electro 7 for players who put piano touch first. Its sections, connections and 500 program locations match the Electro 7 73; the difference is the keyboard, a Kawai-made hammer action with three sensors in place of the semi-weighted waterfall keys, plus 3.5 kg of extra weight. That makes the HP the more sensible Electro 7 for a pianist who also covers organ and synth parts, while an organist who wants waterfall keys for glissandi is better served by the 73. For home practice its limits are the same as the 73's: no speakers, no metronome and no sustain pedal in the box. The 73-key range also leaves out the lowest and highest notes of classical repertoire, so a classical student should treat the HP as a stage instrument, not as a first practice piano.
Nord Electro 7 HP evaluation points
Nord Electro 7 HP key action and touch
Nord's specification reads 'Triple sensor Kawai Hammer Action Portable keyboard', with 73 keys from E to E. In other words, the keybed is a hammer action made by Kawai with three sensors per key. Nord does not name the Kawai action model or the key surface material, so we do not state either. The piano section offers three keyboard touch settings. Compared with the semi-weighted waterfall keys of the Electro 7 73, this is the version aimed at piano playing; how it compares with a home digital piano's action is something to try in person. We have not played the Electro 7 HP; this note follows Nord's published specification.
Who the Nord Electro 7 HP is for
Pianists who play in bands, churches or studios and want one keyboard that covers acoustic and electric piano, organ and synth sounds on a hammer action. It also suits players who already practise on an 88-key piano at home and want a smaller, lighter instrument for rehearsals and gigs. It is not a good fit for a beginner's first piano, for classical study that needs the full 88-key range, or for anyone who wants to practise without headphones or an amplifier.
Nord Electro 7 HP sound and speakers
The HP shares its sound engine with the Electro 7 73. Pianos come from the Nord Piano Library in six categories, with string resonance, dynamic compression and unison, and 120 voices of polyphony for Piano Library sounds. The organ models and rotary speaker emulation are taken from the Nord Organ 3, and the synth covers sample, analog and FM sounds with Nord Sample Library support and 30+ voices. Each section has its own effects, alongside a global reverb that now includes a spring reverb and new amp models. Nord does not publish a total sound count, so we do not give one. Because there are no speakers, the sound you hear depends on the headphones, monitors or PA you connect.
What to know before buying the Nord Electro 7 HP
Nord announced the Electro 7 on 16 January 2026. Japanese retailers list the HP for release in Japan in mid-November 2026 and are taking pre-orders, while the Electro 7 73 is already on sale there. Nord publishes no US list price. The box holds only the user manual and power cord, so a sustain pedal and a stand are extra. Connections match the 73: one 1/4-inch headphone output, two 1/4-inch line outputs, a 1/8-inch monitor input, sustain and expression pedal inputs, MIDI in and out, and USB-B. The body measures 1070 × 130 × 341 mm (W × H × D). Nord now lists the Electro 6 among its legacy products.
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Specifications
| Keys | 73 |
| Key Action | Kawai Hammer Action Portable (Nord Electro HP) |
| Polyphony | 120 notes |
| Sounds | — |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Speakers | — |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Key Surface | — |
| Sound Modeling | — |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm |
| Headphone Optimization | No |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | No |
| App Connectivity | No |
| Recording | No |
| Metronome | No |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer or split (at least one) | Yes |
| Preset Songs | — |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1070×341×130 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | No |
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How It Compares
Electro 7 HP vs Piano 6 88
The Electro 7 HP scores higher in portability, while the Piano 6 88 is stronger in piano-like touch and value for money. Choose the Electro 7 HP if portability matters most.
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The Electro 7 HP scores higher in piano-like touch, while the V-STAGE 76 is stronger in beginner support and quiet practice. The V-STAGE 76 costs $500 less. Choose the Electro 7 HP if piano-like touch matters most.
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