The catch
Yamaha YDP-105
There is no internal song recorder, so you need a connected device to save a performance.
Side by side
Yamaha YDP-105 vs Yamaha YDP-146: 146 brings recording one hand at a time and wireless phone connections
Quick verdict
For onboard hand-by-hand recording and wireless phone connections, choose the YDP-146. The YDP-105 makes sense when simple wired practice is enough for you and its complete offer is substantially cheaper.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The newer model brings more practice tools and needs no extra floor space
At 1357 by 422 mm, both are the same size. You can therefore improve your recording and connection workflow without enlarging the listed cabinet footprint. Bench clearance and suitable delivery access still matter, but room depth does not separate these two.
Where this comes from
Listed width: YDP-105 1357 mm, YDP-146 1357 mm. Depth before music rest: YDP-105 422 mm, YDP-146 422 mm. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
The catch
Yamaha YDP-146
Duo alters the sound processing and pedal behavior, so set the routing for the lesson.
Yamaha YDP-105
- Why pick it
- Your routine is headphones and paper scores, and a cabinet piano covers it
- The catch
- There is no internal song recorder, so you need a connected device to save a performance.
Yamaha YDP-146
- Why pick it
- You record one hand with no connected device needed
- Your lesson setup should include phone music and wireless MIDI
- The catch
- Duo alters the sound processing and pedal behavior, so set the routing for the lesson.
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What this page compares
Yamaha YDP-105 vs Yamaha YDP-146, compared on keyboard mechanism, internal recorder tracks and included Bluetooth audio reception, plus the practice routines that decide the better choice.
Each is a Yamaha GHS cabinet piano with the same listed floor dimensions and three included pedals. A more self-contained recording and wireless practice routine is what the newer YDP-146 adds.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The YDP-105 footprint already fits the room
At 1357 by 422 mm, both are the same size. You can therefore improve your recording and connection workflow without enlarging the listed cabinet footprint. Bench clearance and suitable delivery access still matter, but room depth does not separate these two.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Good
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Good
You record one hand with no connected device needed
Two internal recorder tracks are built into the YDP-146. The YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If someone else in the household is using the phone, or you would rather keep it out of the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Caution
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Better fit
Your lesson setup should include phone music and wireless MIDI
In supported regions, the YDP-146 offers Bluetooth audio reception and MIDI, while the YDP-105 has no Bluetooth. That can let the newer piano receive backing music and connect to compatible note-responsive software. Verify the exact US unit and app, since Bluetooth support depends on regional specifications.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Caution
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Better fit
A complete three-pedal piano with headphones is all you need
That foundation is already there in the YDP-105. Set its lower complete price against the features you would use.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Good
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
The newer model brings more practice tools and needs no extra floor space
At 1357 by 422 mm, both are the same size. You can therefore improve your recording and connection workflow without enlarging the listed cabinet footprint. Bench clearance and suitable delivery access still matter, but room depth does not separate these two.
How we worked this out
Listed width: YDP-105 1357 mm, YDP-146 1357 mm. Depth before music rest: YDP-105 422 mm, YDP-146 422 mm. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Practicing hands without a phone favors the internal recorder
Two internal recorder tracks are built into the YDP-146. The YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If someone else in the household is using the phone, or you would rather keep it out of the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
How we worked this out
Internal recorder tracks: YDP-105 No internal recorder, YDP-146 2. Live USB audio interface: YDP-105 Yes, YDP-146 Yes. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Wireless now covers two different lesson tasks
In supported regions, the YDP-146 offers Bluetooth audio reception and MIDI, while the YDP-105 has no Bluetooth. That can let the newer piano receive backing music and connect to compatible note-responsive software. Verify the exact US unit and app, since Bluetooth support depends on regional specifications.
How we worked this out
Included Bluetooth audio reception: YDP-105 No, YDP-146 Yes. Included Bluetooth MIDI: YDP-105 Not established in the checked record, YDP-146 Yes. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Option A
Yamaha, YDP-105
YDP-105
The YDP-105 comes as a ready-made home practice station, with a matching cabinet, three pedals and two headphone sockets. To record, use its USB audio with a compatible connected device.
- Best for
- Your routine is headphones and paper scores, and a cabinet piano covers it
Facts we checked
- Keyboard action: GHS
- Internal recorder tracks: There is no internal recorder
- Bluetooth audio reception included: No
- Bluetooth MIDI included: The checked record does not establish it
Option B
Yamaha, YDP-146
YDP-146
The new YDP-146 suits a shared lesson corner, with two headphone sockets, configurable Duo routing and a two-track recorder. A cabinet and three pedals are part of the package.
- Best for
- You record one hand with no connected device needed
Facts we checked
- Keyboard action: GHS
- Tracks on the internal recorder: 2
- Bluetooth audio reception included: Yes
- Bluetooth MIDI included: Yes
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Yamaha YDP-105 | Yamaha YDP-146 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard mechanism | GHS | GHS | Try out the documented mechanism before taking its name as a guarantee about feel or mechanical noise. |
| Internal recorder tracks | No internal recorder | 2 | A large number by itself counts for less than track allocation and independent overdubbing. |
| Included Bluetooth audio reception | No | Yes | What audio reception brings in is backing music from a supported device. It does not send sound to wireless headphones. |
| Included Bluetooth MIDI | Not established in the checked record | Yes | For a compatible note-responsive app, MIDI support is what counts. An audio-only Bluetooth connection will not do. |
| Listed width | 1357 mm | 1357 mm | If the gap on your wall is narrow, check the width as well as the space the bench and player take up. |
| Depth before music rest | 422 mm | 422 mm | The music rest, cable route and comfortable playing clearance are all left out of bare depth. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Yamaha YDP-105
- The assembled instrument weighs 37.5 kg, so plan for that during delivery and assembly.
With Yamaha YDP-146
- While Smart Pianist is connected, the piano's control panel stops working until you disconnect.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You can do without onboard recording and Bluetooth, and the complete YDP-105 offer costs less
Go with Yamaha YDP-105. A cabinet, three pedals, two headphone sockets and USB audio all come with the YDP-105. It is the pick when its exact complete price is lower and you would not use the newer model's internal recorder and wireless connections.
You record one hand with no connected device needed
Go with Yamaha YDP-146. Two internal recorder tracks are built into the YDP-146. The YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If someone else in the household is using the phone, or you would rather keep it out of the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
You need a verified winner on mechanical key noise or on personal playing comfort
Neither model fits. Manufacturer records contain no matched test for those outcomes. Try the instruments under the conditions you intend to play in.
Decision guide
How to decide
The newer model brings more practice tools and needs no extra floor space
At 1357 by 422 mm, both are the same size. You can therefore improve your recording and connection workflow without enlarging the listed cabinet footprint. Bench clearance and suitable delivery access still matter, but room depth does not separate these two.
Practicing hands without a phone favors the internal recorder
Two internal recorder tracks are built into the YDP-146. The YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If someone else in the household is using the phone, or you would rather keep it out of the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
Wireless now covers two different lesson tasks
In supported regions, the YDP-146 offers Bluetooth audio reception and MIDI, while the YDP-105 has no Bluetooth. That can let the newer piano receive backing music and connect to compatible note-responsive software. Verify the exact US unit and app, since Bluetooth support depends on regional specifications.
What this page can’t tell you
- This comparison rests on documented specifications and conditional reasoning about your setup. We have not put key feel, mechanical noise or speaker performance side by side and measured them.
- The dimensions given are for the specified body or cabinet. Allow space as well for the rest, cables, bench and player.
- Before you order, verify the exact Amazon model, color, supplied accessories, condition and delivery date.
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
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Yamaha YDP-105 |
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| Yamaha YDP-146 |
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