How many fit
Only 5 of the 30 models checked meet every need here: “My piano body must be shallow”, “I carry the piano from room to room”, and “I play where no outlet is near”.
5 models fit, out of 30 checkedPicked for one job
Best small-room digital pianos
Top pick
Casio PX-S1100
If the piano travels between practice spots and has to be shallow, begin with the Casio PX-S1100. The Yamaha P-225 is the pick for direct USB audio and hand-by-hand recording, and the Casio PX-770 is the pick when a complete shallow cabinet can stay put.
Why it suits this job
- Take width and depth separately
- Allow for the music rest and cable clearance
- The catch
- Leave extra room for the music rest and cables on top of the bare body.
- Go with Yamaha P-225 if
- A two-track recorder and direct USB audio in a body under 30 lb are what you want.
More reasons we picked it
- Add up the stand, bench and pedal setup
- Judge the carrying weight against your own routine
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By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the digital pianos we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “My piano body must be shallow”, “I carry the piano from room to room”, and “I play where no outlet is near”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Yamaha P-225 |
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| Casio PX-770 | None of these needs is a documented match |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Let the scarce space and the task you do before every practice session drive the choice.
Even a shallow body can call for more wall width
The Casio PX-S1100 measures 1322 mm wide and 232 mm deep. The Roland FP-10 is narrower at 1284 mm but deeper at 258 mm. So a narrow wall gap and a shallow desk can lead to different shortlists. The space where you sit is not part of either footprint.
Reading from paper changes how the Yamahas compare
In bare depth, the P-145BT and P-225 are only 4 mm apart. With music rests, Yamaha lists 320 and 362 mm, which is a 42 mm gap. If paper music stays open while you practice, go by the rest-included dimensions before assuming their similar bare sizes settle the choice.
Putting the piano away every day takes more than a small footprint
The Liano's specification gives 6 kg without batteries or music rest, and the PX-S1100 is listed at 11.2 kg without batteries. The lighter Liano has a light-touch mechanism and not hammer action. A requirement from your teacher can outweigh the carrying advantage.
A cabinet that stays put spares you repeated setup
The PX-770 has its cabinet and three pedals within a listed depth of 299 mm. At 31.5 kg assembled, it fits a permanent station and not a daily carry. Compare the full room layout, bench space included, with a portable piano that still needs a stable stand.
What this page can’t tell you
- Knowing the body dimensions does not make a shelf or table suitable.
- Key and pedal mechanics stay audible even with headphones.
- Individual carrying comfort is not something listed weight measures.
4 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Casio, PX-S1100
PX-S1100
With a 232 mm body depth, battery operation and two headphone sockets, this piano works in a flexible practice corner. The Amazon offer selected here is white and comes with the wireless adapter.
Top pick ifA shallow piano that works away from a wall outlet
Key facts
- Keyboard action: Smart Scaled Hammer
- Sockets for headphones: 2
The catch
Leave extra room for the music rest and cables on top of the bare body.
Yamaha, P-225
P-225
Record one hand, then practice the other, all on the two-track recorder and with no app to set up. Two headphone sockets and separate line outputs make it easy to go from home lessons to amplified playing.
Pick this instead ifA two-track recorder and direct USB audio in a body under 30 lb are what you want.
Key facts
- Keyboard action: GHC
- Sockets for headphones: 2
The catch
With the music rest attached, listed depth grows to 362 mm, up from the bare 272 mm body.
Casio, PX-770
PX-770
A 299 mm-deep cabinet holds the PX-770's two headphone sockets, two-track recorder and three pedals. It works best where the piano can remain assembled between short practice sessions.
Pick this instead ifThree included pedals and a permanent cabinet 299 mm deep are what you want.
Key facts
- Keyboard action: Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer II
- Sockets for headphones: 2
The catch
Check the exact Amazon package to see if a bench comes with it.
Korg, Liano
Liano
The Liano weighs 6 kg before batteries and music rest, so frequent moves are simpler to manage than with a weighted portable. Its light-touch LS keyboard is chosen on purpose as an alternative to hammer action.
Pick this instead ifBringing out a 6 kg light-touch keyboard regularly is easier, and your teacher does not require hammer action.
Key facts
- Keyboard action: LS light-touch
- Sockets for headphones: 1
The catch
If your teacher requires hammer action, pick a model that has it.
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Top pick for this job
Casio PX-S1100
Take width and depth separately
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Yamaha P-225
A two-track recorder and direct USB audio in a body under 30 lb are what you want.
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