YamahaP225B, 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano with Power Supply and Sustain Pedal, Black (P225B)

Got this for my wife for Christmas, as we had elected to sell her upright acoustic piano a while back due to the difficulties of keeping it in tune. I spent several days researching a few different Yamaha P-series models before settling on this one. While they are all excellent digital pianos, this one has a few features that make it worth the difference in price.They all have a great feel. Yamaha spent a lot of time getting the weighting on these keys to feel as much like their acoustic grands as possible, and having sat down at a C5 myself a few times over the years, I can say that their work paid off. This really does accurately capture the touch of a real piano.The other thing they spent a lot of time on was the sampling. Unlike a lot of much cheaper options, every individual key on a Yamaha grand was recorded for sampling, and each key is playing back its corresponding sample as opposed to saving a bit of space on a drive somewhere and using a single sample for a range of keys. This is most evident when you're wearing headphones and playing because you can hear the coloration of the sound provided by all the unique internal reflections at a particular string, and the little bit of sympathetic vibration of the surrounding strings that occurs in a real piano. Your immediate though might be that this isn't a good thing... but that's what real pianos sound like and part of why you can often hear the difference between a real piano and a cheaper digital copy.The other thing that stands the Yamahas head and shoulders above others is the touch sensitivity. There is a wide range of "velocities" available, allowing for nearly the same flexibility dynamically that a real piano has. The faster you press a key, the harder the hammer hits the string which changes the tone... except there are no hammers and no strings, just more magic in the sampling and playback process.Speaking of playback... this is the lowest model in their lineup that offers "full duplex" audio through the USB connection. This means you can connect the piano to a computer for MIDI capture or audio recording, but the computer can also play a backing track simultaneously that you can listen to through the headphones. This is an indispensable feature if you're planning on recording because it allows you to listen to a click (or whatever other tracks you might want) as you play and record.I have not yet played with the iPad app, but I'll update this review if there's anything worth noting.The only Not Amazing thing is the included sustain pedal. The P-225 ships with an FC5 Foot Switch "for sustain and other momentary (on/off) functions." It's fine. It works as advertised, but it is not elegant in any way. The biggest advantage it has is that it is exactly what it says it is, i.e. a "momentary" switch. It can be used for anything you might want to control with a momentary foot switch and can plug a 1/4" TS connector into. So, as a sustain pedal it is "functional"... but you can get creative with it and that's kinda cool.

The P-45 piano being my first piano, I don’t have other models to compare my experience to. The piano has been amazing in almost all aspects. It was really simple to setup the piano and the pedal. The functions which the piano has are easy to understand as well once you read the manual a bit. The piano is easy enough to move around in your own home since its weight wasn’t too heavy. The sound quality of the main piano was also great. The strings were okay at best, but I don’t expect people to buy a piano in order to make music with string instruments. The piano keys all feel nice to play, but they sometimes rubbed on each other and made a sort of sliding sound. This noise wasn’t too noticeable though, so it shouldn’t pose much as an issue. The piano is amazing for its price, and with a bit of practice, anyone can start playing music with the P-45.

I have been taking piano lessons as an adult for two years. I recently broke my right knee which prohibits me from sitting at our regular piano. I did not want to stop practicing for seven weeks in my recovery.This keyboard was recommended by my piano teacher. The weighted keys and grand piano feature are amazing. We have it on a low table so I can sit with my right leg extended. Of course, I cannot use the pedal feature, but everything else is fantastic. The sound is amazing and the keys feel like real keys.Once I have recovered, we will move it to a different situation and have it as a second option.Great quality. Easy to use right out of the box.

Very nice sound. Well weighted keys. A great keyboard!

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!

Great beginner keyboard. Does all the basics well. Key weighting was nice feature at this price point. Easy to setup and start playing. Well built. Good value.