Yamaha · Updated July 2026
Yamaha P-225: price & specs
The Yamaha P-225 costs $749.99, #3 cheapest of 8 digital pianos (median $1099). It earns a Gold Deskmark — 79/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 8 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Restored USB audio recording, fixing the P-125a's omission, plus Bluetooth audio streaming; Yamaha CFX grand piano sound with VRM Lite sympathetic resonance modelling.
- Skip if Rear connection ports sit in a deep recess that is very hard to reach when set up is a dealbreaker.
Yamaha P-225. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: usa.yamaha.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Yamaha P-225 a good buy?
At $750, the Yamaha P-225 is #3 cheapest of the 8 digital pianos we track, where the median is $1099. On the spec sheet, its voice count of 24 is above the median of the 8, its weight of 11.5 kg is below the median of the 7, and its width of 1326 mm is above the median of the 7.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Yamaha P-225
Only one whitelisted tester (MusicRadar) published a hands-on review of the exact P-225; no Sound on Sound coverage was found. MusicRadar praises the restored USB audio, CFX grand sound and compact GHC action, but flags hard-to-reach rear ports, a higher price, and an action that is 'no backward step' yet no big leap over the P-125a's GHS.
Tested by MusicRadar
Consistently praised
- Restored USB audio recording, fixing the P-125a's omission, plus Bluetooth audio streaming
- Yamaha CFX grand piano sound with VRM Lite sympathetic resonance modelling
- Compact GHC weighted action stays convincing and satisfying to play; matte keys grip well
- Sleeker, slimmer and lighter design than the predecessor
Commonly flagged
- Rear connection ports sit in a deep recess that is very hard to reach when set up
- More expensive than the P-125a it replaces
- New GHC action is no meaningful step forward over the outgoing GHS
Where reviewers disagree Single whitelisted source, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Even MusicRadar is internally ambivalent on value: its reviewer found the older P-125a's default piano 'brighter and grander' than the P-225's more mellow CFX voice, and concludes 'the jury's out' on whether the upgrades justify the price increase.
The sources (1)
The amount of key travel is thankfully unaffected by the reduction in overall height and the graded weighting is spot-on, making scales, repeated notes and fast runs a breeze.
the only other niggle is the overly deep recess where the connection ports live, which is extremely hard to reach with the piano in a set position.
While the new GHC action that replaces it in P-225 is certainly no backward step, it's not exactly a huge leap forward either.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $749.99 US street/MSRP $749.99. Guitar Center product page "Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano - Black" (Item #1500000407523) lists "$749.99". Yamaha's own US store (shop.usa.yamaha.com) shows the same "$ 749.99 In Stock" for the P-225 88-Key Portable Digital Piano. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Released | — |
| Key count | 88 |
| Key action | GHC |
| Key material | — |
| Polyphony notes | 192 |
| Voice count | 24 |
| Speaker power watts | — |
| Form factor | portable |
| Bluetooth connectivity | audio |
| USB to host | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 |
| Width (mm) | 1326 |
Source: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by guitarcenter.com. The Yamaha USA spec page confirmed the exact model — "P-225 88-Key Portable Electric Digital Piano" — and supplied every technical figure verbatim: 88 keys, GHC keyboard, Polyphony (max.) 192, 24 Voices, Bluetooth "Audio", "USB TO HOST Yes", Weight 11.5 kg, Width 1,326 mm, and Amplifiers "7 W x 2" (no total-watt figure is printed, so speakerPowerWatts is left null). The Guitar Center retailer page corroborated the same model ("Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano - Black", Action "Graded Hammer Compact") and stated the price "$749.99", which matches Yamaha's own US store listing of "$ 749.99". No page stated a release year or the keytop material, so those remain null.
Is the Yamaha P-225 worth it vs cheaper digital pianos?
Yamaha P-225 against its closest cheaper and pricier digital pianos on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked →
| Product | Price | Key count | Key action | Polyphony notes | Voice count | Form factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha P-225 this | $749.99 | 88 | GHC | 192 | 24 | portable |
| Roland FP-30X | $699.99 | 88 | PHA-4 Standard | 256 | 321 | portable |
| Kawai ES120 | $999 | 88 | Responsive Hammer Compact | 192 | 25 | portable |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Yamaha P-225?
Only one whitelisted tester (MusicRadar) published a hands-on review of the exact P-225; no Sound on Sound coverage was found. MusicRadar praises the restored USB audio, CFX grand sound and compact GHC action, but flags hard-to-reach rear ports, a higher price, and an action that is 'no backward step' yet no big leap over the P-125a's GHS. Praised: Restored USB audio recording, fixing the P-125a's omission, plus Bluetooth audio streaming; Yamaha CFX grand piano sound with VRM Lite sympathetic resonance modelling; Compact GHC weighted action stays convincing and satisfying to play; matte keys grip well; Sleeker, slimmer and lighter design than the predecessor. Flagged: Rear connection ports sit in a deep recess that is very hard to reach when set up; More expensive than the P-125a it replaces; New GHC action is no meaningful step forward over the outgoing GHS. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Yamaha P-225 cost?
The Yamaha P-225 has a US price of $749.99 (US street/MSRP $749.99. Guitar Center product page "Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano - Black" (Item #1500000407523) lists "$749.99". Yamaha's own US store (shop.usa.yamaha.com) shows the same "$ 749.99 In Stock" for the P-225 88-Key Portable Digital Piano.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Yamaha P-225 compare on price?
At $750, the Yamaha P-225 is #3 cheapest of the 8 digital pianos we track, where the median is $1099.
What are the Yamaha P-225's key specs?
Yamaha P-225 (Yamaha): keyCount 88, keyAction GHC, polyphonyNotes 192, voiceCount 24, formFactor portable. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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