YAMAHAP225B, 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano with Power Supply and Sustain Pedal, Black (P225B)

Value for money:’ve been using the Yamaha P-225B for a few weeks now, and I’m blown away. The modern, minimalist design fits perfectly into any space—sleek, compact, and definitely an upgrade from bulkier models. It looks as good as it sounds.Keyboard functionality:The graded hammer action keyboard feels fantastic—weighted just like an acoustic piano, giving it an authentic and expressive touch that makes practicing enjoyable and immersive. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, the key response is spot-on.Size:What really surprised me is how lightweight and portable this piano is. I can easily move it between rooms or take it to gigs or lessons without a hassle—huge plus for anyone on the go.Functionality:And the sound quality? Pure Yamaha excellence. The piano tones are rich and dynamic, with a natural resonance that fills the room. Whether through the onboard speakers or headphones, it delivers a warm and professional sound that’s inspiring to play.Why did you pick this product vs others?:Highly recommend the P-225B for anyone looking for a stylish, realistic, and portable digital piano. Yamaha nailed it with this one!

It’s one of the best digital pianos I’ve ever had the joy to play. I love it. Excellent sound, speakers, and feel.

If you are considering this piano, do not hesitate. It is amazing. I had to sell my baby grand piano and this has the same touch and sound of what I played on my previous piano.

I needed to get a replacement for my old P-140, whose now-noisy action has worn out considerably, but is still better than the terrible sloppy and noisy action on the Casio Privia I wasted money on three years ago. So I waited until retirement and finally could try again. As it happened, the 525 was/is a new model with the latest tech, some of which I had never heard of and thought it might be a bit of overkill, as I really didn't need to have the mechanical noises of an acoustic grand reproduced to get a sense of authenticity. The action is slightly lighter than I expected, but that being said, the action is SO much more responsive than the P-140. Unfortunately, one of the Yamaha apps that they claimed works with the 525 did not; and I really don't need to change the settings on the piano via an app, but that's what SmartPianist does. The other app was for recording, but it either doesn't work or I haven't figured out how to hook everything up properly to make it work. Directions these days are so terrible, and although the Yamaha site has expanded itself a lot, it is still hard as ever to find what you are looking for. Anyway, it will be interesting to see how long this action lasts. I can play Hanons on the P-140 instead of wearing out the new piano. But seriously, for me this was like getting to play a $200,000 instrument (actually two counting the new Bösendorfer sampling), for under $2000 including a 4-year Asurion "no-matter-what-happens" protection plan. (If I live long enough, maybe I can afford a Nord!) I was really nervous about buying this to be shipped, but it came in perfect condition. If you can afford it, don't hesitate!Addendum 9/22/24:I forgot to mention one downside to the redesign. I guess to improve the sound quality they placed the speakers on the top facing up. While improves the sound quality it leaves the speakers vulnerable to dust and worse possibilities. I feel compelled to cover them whenever I’m not using the piano so I miss out on having the aesthetic near me all the time. It definitely makes me nervous.Another thing worth mentioning is the Baudrilliard-esque experiencial paradox. The detailed reproduction of every minute mechanical acoustic grand sound to try and replicate the experience of playing a real 9 foot acoustic grand actually creates a sort of disconnect as you are aware that you are playing in a small space on a small instrument. It sounds real and fake at the same time. Still, I like the sound boost and auto adjusting EQ that adjust to how loud you are playing.Finally, I just wanna comment on the action once more. I had said it surprised me. It felt a little light. When I compared it to my P140, the P/140 definitely had a firmer action even after 15 years of pounding. But while the 525 action is lighter, it is far more responsive. Okay I’m done. I hope my blathering on helps someone feel more confident making a decision.

It’s only for a beginner because of the price point. The weighted keys are Yamaha’s standard. It’s close enough to a real piano to practice. I have been playing for almost 50 years and play advanced Chopin pieces. This is a great product. And the price is well worth it.Definitely ideal for the beginner in that you have a volume control and headphones…unlike a real piano. So, great for the aspiring student that loves practicing for hours everyday and won’t make the family suffer!