Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: Yamaha P-145 ($450 – $550).
- Entry digital pianos suit beginners well.
- Weighted, graded hammer action feels closest to an acoustic piano.
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You do not need to spend a lot to get good digital pianos. These are the cheapest digital pianos we would still buy in the US, sorted by typical price.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha P-145 | Buy | 8.4/10 | $450 – $550 |
| Roland FP-30X | Buy | 8.9/10 | $650 – $750 |
| Kawai ES120 | Buy | 8.7/10 | $750 – $850 |
Budget picks in detail
Yamaha P-145
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.4/10 · Typical price: $450 – $550
For most people, Yamaha P-145 is worth its usual price of $450 – $550. Our score: 8.4/10.
Roland FP-30X
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.9/10 · Typical price: $650 – $750
A safe choice: Roland FP-30X earns a buy verdict with a score of 8.9/10, at a typical price of $650 – $750.
Kawai ES120
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.7/10 · Typical price: $750 – $850
A safe choice: Kawai ES120 earns a buy verdict with a score of 8.7/10, at a typical price of $750 – $850.
How to save money
Entry digital pianos suit beginners well.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Weighted, graded hammer action feels closest to an acoustic piano.
Common mistake: Buying a keyboard with unweighted keys for serious study.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap digital pianos in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is Yamaha P-145, typically $450 – $550.
Are cheap digital pianos worth it?
Entry digital pianos suit beginners well. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Weighted, graded hammer action feels closest to an acoustic piano.
When are digital pianos cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.