Yamaha
DGX-670
$849
Yamaha DGX-670: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
10.0 Beginner 7.0 Night Practice 4.5 Portability 6.2 Touch Reality 6.3 Value
88 12.4 kg
Yamaha P-225 Review
Yamaha P-225: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
88 Keys 11.5 kg Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) Beginner
Scores
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MSRP
$749
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How These Scores Were Calculated
Beginner
8.6| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 3.0 |
| Lesson Function | No | +0 |
| App Connectivity | Yes | +1.5 |
| Recording | Yes | +1 |
| Metronome | Yes | +0.5 |
| Transpose | Yes | +0.3 |
| Layer / Split | Yes | +0.3 |
| Preset Songs | 71 | +1.5 |
| Sound Variety | 24 sounds | +0.5 |
Night Practice
8.0| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 2.0 |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 | +2 |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm, 3.5mm | +0.5 |
| Headphone Optimization | Yes | +1.5 |
| Key Action Quietness | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) | +0.5 |
| Volume Control | Yes | +1 |
| Bluetooth Audio | Yes | +0.5 |
Portability
5.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 5.0 |
| Weight | 11.5 kg | +1 |
| Width | 1326 mm | -0.5 |
| Battery | No | +0 |
| Foldable | No | +0 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +0 |
Touch Reality
6.2| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key Action Quality | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) (grade 5) | +3 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +1.5 |
| Polyphony | 192 notes | +1.2 |
| Sound Modeling | Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite | +0.5 |
| Key Surface | matte-black | +0 |
Yamaha P-225 review verdict
This Yamaha P-225 review reads the published specifications from a comparison-first point of view: touch, sound, practice fit, value, and limits.
Yamaha P-225 is best read as a portable digital piano for beginners and returning players. This review looks at weighted-key feel, sound, practice features, value, and realistic comparison points instead of treating the spec sheet as advertising copy.
Pros
- • Key count: 88 keys, a clear basis for digital piano comparison.
- • Touch: weighted hammer action, so the review stays focused on practice feel.
- • Quiet practice: Headphone practice support.
- • Connectivity: USB MIDI, Bluetooth and app support.
- • Use case: Its best fit is home practice and stage use.
Cons
- • Main limit: the need for a furniture-style living-room instrument.
- • Stand cost and compatibility are separate checks.
- • Nearby current models may offer a better match for some players.
Yamaha P-225 is a portable digital piano that makes most sense when its strengths are matched to the right practice situation. The useful points are 88 keys, weighted hammer action, 192-note polyphony, 14W speakers, and a weight of 11.5 kg. In a digital piano review, those details matter more than broad claims about being the best digital piano overall. For home practice and stage use, this model can be a sensible candidate if the layout and feature set match the way the instrument will actually be used. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. The fairest comparison is with models in the same price and use class, where touch, speakers, headphone practice, and connectivity can be judged side by side.
Yamaha P-225 evaluation points
Yamaha P-225 key action and touch
Yamaha P-225 uses a weighted hammer action. For a digital piano with weighted keys, the important question is not only whether the keys are heavy, but whether they help steady daily practice. The matte black key surface is a useful comfort detail. The specification lists 192-note polyphony; that is enough for ordinary pieces, while more layered playing or heavy pedal use benefits from a higher number. This makes the key action a practical comparison point rather than a decorative specification.
Who the Yamaha P-225 is for
Yamaha P-225 is most relevant for beginners and returning players. The main use case is home practice and stage use. Strengths: portability and easy placement. Limits: the need for a furniture-style living-room instrument. Buyers comparing digital pianos should also check the stand, pedal, headphone jack, app support, and local availability before deciding.
Yamaha P-225 sound and speakers
Yamaha P-225 offers 24 sounds and 14W speakers. That is the sound side of the review: enough variety for practice, but the real experience depends on speaker power, headphone use, and the room where it will be played. The headphone output supports quiet practice. For lessons, apps, or recording workflows, the useful connectivity is USB MIDI, Bluetooth and app support.
What to know before buying the Yamaha P-225
Before buying Yamaha P-225, compare it with nearby alternatives on touch, sound, portability, and value. A stand may need to be budgeted separately. A damper pedal is included, though some players may still want a fuller pedal unit. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. For searchers looking for a Yamaha P-225 review, the practical conclusion is to treat it as one candidate in a digital piano comparison, not as a universal answer for every player.
Demo Video
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Specifications
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) |
| Polyphony | 192 notes |
| Sounds | 24 |
| Weight | 11.5 kg |
| Speakers | 14W (×4) |
| Bluetooth | Audio |
| Key Surface | Matte Black |
| Sound Modeling | Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm, 3.5mm |
| Headphone Optimization | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | No |
| App Connectivity | Yes |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 71 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1326×272×129 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
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Recommended Accessories
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Stand
Stand not included (sold separately)
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Headphones
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
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Sustain Pedal
The included pedal is usually basic. A half-damper pedal upgrade is worthwhile for expressive playing.
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Bench
An adjustable-height bench helps maintain proper posture during long practice sessions.
Where to Buy
MSRP
$749
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How It Compares
P-225 vs ES120
the ES120 is stronger in beginner support, quiet practice, portability, piano-like touch and value for money. The P-225 costs $200 less. Choose the ES120 if beginner-friendly features matters most.
Kawai ES120 →P-225 vs DGX-670
The P-225 scores higher in quiet practice and portability, while the DGX-670 is stronger in beginner support. The P-225 costs $100 less. Choose the P-225 if quiet practice matters most.
Yamaha DGX-670 →P-225 vs CDP-S360
The P-225 scores higher in quiet practice and value for money. The CDP-S360 costs $150 less. Choose the P-225 if quiet practice matters most.
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Read more →What reviewers say online
A synthesis of recurring points from price-comparison sites, Amazon reviews, music-store staff videos and forum threads. Not a star-rating average — we read across multiple reviews and pulled out the points that came up repeatedly.
The Yamaha P-225 is the entry-level portable that succeeds the P-125. Across specialist review sites and retailer reviews, the majority praise its honest CFX-derived piano tone with VRM Lite resonance, the solid feel of the new GHC keybed, and the return of USB audio. At the same time, points such as the speaker orientation and volume and the lack of Bluetooth MIDI are repeatedly noted as leaving something to be desired.
Praised most often
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CFX-derived piano tone with VRM Lite resonance
Reviewers credit it for carrying the same CFX concert grand sound as the higher Clavinova line. The string resonance from VRM Lite also draws comments that "the ring when you press the damper is natural."
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The newly adopted GHC keybed offers a solid touch
On the new Graded Hammer Compact (GHC), reviewers commonly say that "it is not exactly the same as GHS, but it is convincing enough and pleasant to play." Most note that the graded feel — heavier in the bass, lighter in the treble — is preserved.
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USB audio has returned, handy for home recording
The return of the ability to record your playing as digital audio over the USB port is welcomed by users who pair it with a DAW or with Yamaha's apps (Rec'n'Share / Smart Pianist).
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Easy to handle as a portable
With the adoption of a compact keybed it is slightly lighter and smaller than the previous model, and reviewers note the practical benefit that it is "easy to carry and set up."
Common cautions and criticisms
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Limits to the speaker orientation and volume
Reviewers note that the built-in speakers now face the rear and that the sound distorts easily when you raise the volume. A common takeaway is that an external amp or speakers are the realistic choice for playing in large spaces or outdoors.
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No Bluetooth MIDI
It supports Bluetooth audio but not MIDI, so you cannot connect wirelessly to the Smart Pianist app. The point that a separate USB cable is needed to link with a phone or tablet comes up repeatedly.
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Quirks inherent to the compact keybed
Because the key pivot is short, some note that "pressing near the back of the key tends to feel heavy." This is a measured assessment: to varying degrees it is common to many digital pianos, but it shows up more readily on compact keybeds.
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Non-piano sounds do not sustain well with the damper
Some reviews note that non-piano sounds such as strings do not sustain well even when the damper pedal is pressed.
By source
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Specialist review sites
Sites such as MusicRadar and PianoDreamers tend to credit the logical progression from the P-125 (GHC keybed, the return of USB audio, a refreshed design) while calmly framing the constraints around the speakers and connectivity.
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Retailer reviews & videos
Reviews from retailers and experts such as Sweetwater and AZ Piano Reviews emphasize its completeness as an entry portable and the good projection of the CFX engine from a practical standpoint.
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Head-to-head comparisons (vs P-145 / FP-30X, etc.)
In side-by-side play, reviewers find the sound and keybed solid for the price, while noting that it yields to the likes of the Roland FP-30X on wireless connectivity and speaker output.
Net take
On balance, the P-225 is a model that earns steady marks in international reviews as "a step above Yamaha's entry portable." Its honest CFX-derived piano tone, VRM Lite resonance, solid GHC touch and the return of USB audio are the central plus points, making it an instrument that is easy to shortlist for anyone planning to record at home or practice. If wireless app integration or speaker output matters to you, however, the Roland FP-30X and similar models become realistic alternatives to compare.
We do not compute a numeric star average. The points below are recurring themes we identified by reading across multiple reviews.
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