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View Details Yamaha
P-145
Yamaha's best-selling beginner piano, refined
MSRP
$460
Source: Manufacturer (2025-01-15)
88 Keys 11 kg graded hammer standard
Scores
Our Verdict
If you want a no-nonsense piano that just sounds and feels right from day one, the P-145 delivers Yamaha's famous tone at an approachable price.
Pros
- ● Trusted Yamaha sound engine (CFX sampling)
- ● Graded Hammer Standard action — good for building technique
- ● Lightweight for an 88-key weighted piano
- ● USB-MIDI for app connectivity
Cons
- ● Only one 3.5mm headphone jack
- ● No Bluetooth
- ● Limited sound variety (10 voices)
- ● No built-in lesson function
The P-145 is the piano equivalent of a reliable car — it won't turn heads with fancy extras, but it starts every time and gets you where you need to go. The sound is genuinely beautiful for the price, and the key feel builds good habits from the start. If you're a first-time player who doesn't want to overthink the purchase, this is the safe, smart choice.
Technical Deep Dive
About the Key Action
The keys feel noticeably heavier when you play low notes and gradually lighter as you move up to higher notes, just like on a real piano. The surface has a smooth matte finish that stays comfortable even during longer practice sessions.
Who Is This Piano For?
You've been thinking about learning piano after retirement, or maybe picking it back up after decades away. You don't need flashy features or dozens of sounds — you just want a real piano feel and a name you trust. The P-145 is the straightforward starting point that thousands of adult beginners have chosen.
Specifications
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Graded Hammer Standard |
| Polyphony | 64 notes |
| Sounds | 10 |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Speakers | 8W (×2) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Key Surface | Matte |
| Sound Modeling | — |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm |
| Headphone Optimization | No |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | No |
| Lesson Function | No |
| App Connectivity | Yes |
| Recording | No |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | No |
| Preset Songs | 21 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1326×295×166 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
Recommended Accessories
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Stand
Stand not included (sold separately)
A sturdy X-stand or furniture-style stand is essential if one isn't included.
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Headphones
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
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Sustain Pedal
The included pedal is usually basic. A half-damper pedal upgrade is worthwhile for expressive playing.
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Bench
An adjustable-height bench helps maintain proper posture during long practice sessions.
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