Best overall Korg B2 $499.99
Highest overall score (98/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
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Best Digital Pianos (2026)
The best overall digital piano is Korg B2 ($499.99). The best value digital piano is Yamaha P-225 ($749.99). The cheapest is Korg B2 at $499.99. 9 digital pianos compared from $499.99 to $2999 across 6 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
9 digital pianos compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Our data Across the 8 digital pianos we priced, the most expensive lists for 500% more than the best-specced one — Korg B2 at $500 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of July 2026.
Which digital piano should you buy?
Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.
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Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Korg B2 at $499.99 (US typical street price. The KORG USA Official Store (korgusshop.com) B2 product page lists "Sale price $499.99 USD" (SKU B2WH/B2BK), matching the long-standing US street price for the B2. Melhart Music independently lists the same B2 (Part No. B2BK) at "Our Price: $599.99" (Regular Price $839.99). Reported figure ($499.99) is taken verbatim from the KORG USA Official Store, which is the corroboration URL.).
- Typical price: from $499.99, median $1099, up to $2999 — across 8 priced.
- Tracked: 9 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-07-11.
- Compared on: Key count, Key action, Key material, Polyphony notes, Voice count, Speaker power watts.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Korg B2 ($499.99)
- Newest: Casio Privia PX-S1100 (2021-10)
- Highest speakerPowerWatts: Casio Privia PX-870 (40 speakerPowerWatts)
- Lowest weightKg: Casio Privia PX-S1100 (11.2 weightKg)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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Korg B2 Quality score 98/100 Best value - Yamaha P-225 Quality score 79/100 Most powerful
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Casio Privia PX-S1100 Quality score 67/100 Newest
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these digital pianos.
- Speaker power watts — higher is better (this group: 16 to 40).
Comparison
| Compare | # | Digital Piano | Price | Key count | Key action | Key material | Polyphony notes | Voice count | Speaker power watts | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korg B2 | $499.99 | 88 | NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) | — | 120 | 12 | — | korg.com | |
| 2 |  Roland FP-30X | $699.99 | 88 | PHA-4 Standard | simulated-ebony-ivory | 256 | 321 | 22 | roland.com | |
| 3 | Yamaha P-225 1 review | $749.99 | 88 | GHC | — | 192 | 24 | — | usa.yamaha.com | |
| 4 |  Kawai ES120 | $999 | 88 | Responsive Hammer Compact | plastic | 192 | 25 | 20 | kawai-global.com | |
| 5 |  Casio Privia PX-870 | $1199 | 88 | Tri-Sensor II Scaled Hammer Action | simulated-ebony-ivory | 256 | 19 | 40 | casio.com | |
| 6 |  Yamaha Arius YDP-145 | $1199.99 | 88 | GHS | plastic | 192 | 10 | 16 | usa.yamaha.com | |
| 7 |  Roland RD-2000 | $2199.99 | 88 | PHA-50 | simulated-ebony-ivory | 128 | 1100 | — | roland.com | |
| 8 |  Nord Piano 5 | $2999 | 88 | Virtual Hammer Action Technology | — | 120 | — | — | nordkeyboards.com | |
| 9 | Casio Privia PX-S1100 | — | 88 | Smart Scaled Hammer Action | simulated-ebony-ivory | 192 | 18 | 16 | manuals.co.uk |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest digital piano?
Korg B2 is the cheapest at $499.99 (US typical street price. The KORG USA Official Store (korgusshop.com) B2 product page lists "Sale price $499.99 USD" (SKU B2WH/B2BK), matching the long-standing US street price for the B2. Melhart Music independently lists the same B2 (Part No. B2BK) at "Our Price: $599.99" (Regular Price $839.99). Reported figure ($499.99) is taken verbatim from the KORG USA Official Store, which is the corroboration URL.), as of 2026-07-11.
How much does digital pianos cost?
Across the 8 digital pianos with a published price, the median is $1099, ranging from $499.99 to $2999, as of 2026-07-11.
Which digital piano is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Korg B2 ($499.99). Newest: Casio Privia PX-S1100 (2021-10). Highest speakerPowerWatts: Casio Privia PX-870 (40 speakerPowerWatts).
How many digital pianos are compared here?
9 digital pianos across 6 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-11.
What is the best overall digital piano?
Korg B2 ($499.99) — Highest overall score (98/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
What is the best value digital piano?
Yamaha P-225 ($749.99) — Most specification per dollar of any digital pianos here at $749.99.
What is the most capable digital piano?
Casio Privia PX-870 ($1199) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $1199.
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How we compiled this
Covers standalone digital pianos with fully weighted, piano-style keyboards sold at a published US MSRP/typical street price in USD. Includes portable slab pianos, home console/cabinet models, and stage pianos. Excludes non-weighted arranger keyboards, synths, MIDI controllers without onboard sound, and acoustic/hybrid grands. keyCount is the number of keys (typically 88). keyAction is the manufacturer's weighted/hammer action type as printed on the spec sheet (e.g. graded-hammer, PHA-4, wooden-key), verbatim enum text. keyMaterial is the keytop surface: plastic, simulated-ebony-ivory, or wood. polyphonyNotes is maximum polyphony in notes. voiceCount is the number of built-in instrument voices/tones (integer). speakerPowerWatts is total onboard amplifier output in watts (sum of all channels); null if the model has no built-in speakers (typical for stage pianos). formFactor is one of: portable, console, stage, upright-cabinet. bluetoothConnectivity is one of: none, midi, audio, midi-audio. usbToHost is a boolean for a USB-to-host MIDI/audio port. weightKg is instrument weight in kilograms excluding any optional stand. widthMm is cabinet width in millimeters. Price is US MSRP/typical street price in USD.
Last verified 2026-07-11. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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