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Here you’ll find all the instrument reviews we have done so far, including digital piano, keyboard, synth and stage piano reviews.
Even if you’re an experienced player, it may take you hours of research before you start getting familiar with all the features and peculiarities of the digital piano world.
I was in the same situation as you when I was starting my musical journey twelve years ago, which inspired me to create this blog.
Below you will find a list of all the reviews that are published at Piano Dreamers. We update this list regularly whenever a new review is published.
I also encourage you to check out our comprehensive 7000-word Digital Piano Buying Guide that will walk you through everything there is to know about the world of digital pianos and keyboards.
If you’re looking for a digital piano within a particular price range, please refer to our in-depth comparison articles where we talk about and compare keyboards and digital pianos within different price (and type) categories.
Portable Keyboards
Yamaha
Roland
Alesis
Portable Digital Pianos
Yamaha
- P-45 (also known as the P-71)
- P-115 (discontinued, replaced by the P-125)
- P-125
- DGX-660
- P-515 (flagship)
Casio
Roland
Kawai
Korg
Console (Home) Digital Pianos
Yamaha
- YDP-103
- YDP-143 (discontinued, replaced by the YDP-144)
- YDP-144
- YDP-163 (discontinued, replaced by the YDP-164)
- YDP-164
- YDP-184
Casio
Roland
Kawai
Korg
Stage Pianos and Synths
Yamaha
Roland
Nord
Korg
Comparison Articles (Top Lists)
Portable Type:
- Best Cheap Portable Keyboards Under $150
- Best Beginner Keyboards Under $300
- Best Beginner Digital Pianos Under $500
- Best Intermediate Digital Pianos Under $700
- Best Advanced Digital Pianos Under $2000
Console Type:
- Best Home Digital Pianos Under $1000
- Best Home Digital Pianos Under $1500
- Best Premium Home Digital Pianos Under $3000
Best Digital Pianos 2020: Overview (All Price Points)
Best MIDI Keyboards 2020: An In-Dept Look At the Market
I have the right Ik Multimedia equipment to run to my I pad for Hammond B-3X software but my it drains the battery to my I-pad after 45 minutes of playing. Is there any lighting adapter with a power accessory to keep my I-pad charge while playing through a full size keyboard such as a MOXF8. Any suggestions.
Hi Artie, well, the fact that your iPad discharges within 45 minutes tells me that there might be something wrong with the setup, as it’s just too fast.
The only solution that comes to mind is to use a dual lighting splitter (such as this one) to be able to charge your iPad and use Ik Multimedia at the same time. However, I haven’t tried this, so can’t confirm that it will work with your setup.
Old Clavinova Clp 920 vs Newer Arius YDP 142?
🙂 That’s a tough one. I would probably go with the YDP-142 simply because it’s a fresher model with more modern tech. The CLP-920 is just too old (wasn’t it introduced in the 2000s or something?)
I suppose both instruments are in used condition? But since the CLP-920 is a much older model, is it in the same condition as the YDP-142?
Hi Lucas,
On “Stage Pianos and Synths” section you put Dexibell Vivo S9 picture.
Just by coincidence or review forecast?
Hi Vidas, it’s a random picture, but we do have plans to review Dexibell instruments in the future.
can I ask about the Roland RP-30 what do you think about it ? I think it’s a new model and I wasn’t able to find any solid reviews for it
Hi Peter, well, it’s not really new. It’s one of Roland’s entry-level digital piano (similar to the RP-102 and RP-501) available only in certain regions (the Asian region, I believe).
Hi Lucas,
Thanks for these very deep reviews. As many, I’m looking to start learning piano and I think buying the very good RP-140 that I tried at the store. But a friend of mine have a 12 years old Yamaha P-140 to sell. This piano look equvalent to the P-45 with 64 notes of polyphony, and with P-125 for some others features.
The P-140 was used for piano lessons and playing for about 5 years by her son. I was wandering how long this piano can still be good before broking mecanical parts or electronic components, and if it’s easy to repair. Also, how much this piano could be sold today? I was thinking about $300 with the furniture base.
Thanks for your time.
Sorry, I was looking for the Roland F-140R, not RP140!!!
Hi Steven, the P-140 is a pretty old model (released over 10 years ago), but it may still have a lot of life left in it if it hasn’t been used too often. Repair may be a problem since this model was discontinued a long time ago and parts are not readily available. As for the price, yeah, I wouldn’t pay over $300 for it either, but a lot will depend on the condition of the instrument.