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Last updated: June 2026
Diapason Rating — Best Digital Piano 2026
Rated with our Le Diapason digital rating method, specific to digital instruments (touch 30% · sound 30% · connectivity 15% · value 15% · versatility 10%). Specs and prices sourced from the manufacturers and specialist resellers (Thomann); prices indicative.
Model
Touch
Sound
Connect.
Value
Versat.
Overall /5
Roland FP-90X (mid-range, ≈1 899 €) 🏆 Best choice
4.2
4.3
4.5
4.0
4.5
4.3 ★★★★☆
Yamaha AvantGrand N1X (hybrid, ≈5 499 €)
4.8
4.5
3.8
3.3
3.6
4.2 ★★★★☆
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-745 (console, ≈2 199 €)
4.4
4.4
4.0
3.7
3.8
4.2 ★★★★☆
Kawai ES920 (mid-range, ≈1 349 €)
4.2
4.2
4.0
4.1
4.3
4.2 ★★★★☆
Kawai CN201 (console, ≈1 799 €)
4.1
4.1
3.8
4.2
3.9
4.0 ★★★★☆
Yamaha P-525 (mid-range, ≈1 299 €)
4.1
4.2
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.0 ★★★★☆
Roland RP701 (console, ≈1 499 €)
3.9
3.9
4.2
4.1
4.0
4.0 ★★★★☆
Roland FP-30X (entry-level, ≈749 €)
3.8
3.7
4.0
4.2
4.3
3.9 ★★★½☆
Kawai ES120 (entry-level, ≈729 €)
3.7
3.8
3.6
4.2
4.0
3.8 ★★★½☆
Yamaha P-225 (entry-level, ≈729 €) 💰 Best value
3.5
3.8
3.5
4.3
4.2
3.8 ★★★½☆
🏆 Best overall: Roland FP-90X (4.3/5) — the most complete portable: PHA-50 action, rich sound engine, generous amplification and exemplary connectivity. 💰 Best value: Roland FP-30X / Yamaha P-225 to start seriously.
By use: home/cabinet → Clavinova CLP-745 or Kawai CN201; stage/portable → FP-90X, ES920; tight budget → FP-30X, P-225, ES120; acoustic touch → step up to hybrid (AvantGrand N1X).
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