Korg B2 review

Korg built the B2 around accessibility, and it shows in the short control list: power, volume, piano play, sound and metronome. The 88-key Natural Weighted Hammer Action is heavier in the low register and lighter in the high register, with three touch settings. Korg lists 12 sounds, five of them pianos from a new engine, including German and Italian concert grands, plus electric piano, organ, harpsichord and strings. Connections include USB MIDI and audio, an audio input and a combined headphone and line output, and the 15 W x 2 amplifier is stronger than the P-145BT's. A damper pedal and music stand come in the box, along with access to the KORG Software Bundle. The weak spots: polyphony tops out at 120 voices, half-pedaling needs the optional PU-2, and Korg's spec sheet lists no Bluetooth. Korg's US page shows no price, so we scored value conservatively. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Beginners who want a light, simple piano with a bundled software package.

Price

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Key features

• Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) 88-key keyboard
• 12 sounds including five pianos from a new engine
• USB MIDI and audio, plus audio input
• 15 W x 2 amplification
• KORG Software Bundle included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Light at 11.4 kg
• Strength: Damper pedal and music stand included
• Strength: Simple control panel with a dedicated Piano Play button
• Weakness: 120-voice polyphony is the lowest of the hammer-action pianos here
• Weakness: Half-pedaling needs the optional PU-2 unit
• Weakness: No Bluetooth listed on Korg's spec sheet

Key facts

• Action: Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH)
• Polyphony: 120 voices
• Sounds: 12
• Amplification: 15 W x 2
• Weight: 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs)

Where it ranks

Korg B2 is No. 9 in our Best Digital Pianos verdict.