Yamaha DTX402K review

The DTX402K is the lowest-priced kit we could verify and the one to buy when downstairs neighbors are the main concern. Instead of a beater striking a pad, Yamaha pairs newly developed drum pads with a silent kick unit, which removes the loudest source of floor noise in most e-kits. The module offers 10 editable kits, 287 drum and percussion voices and 10 training functions, including a voice that talks you through drills, and it connects over USB for audio, MIDI and the DTX402 Touch app. Yamaha says the snare and tom pads use a floating system for a quiet response and that component heights adjust for small children. It costs $449.99 at the Yamaha US store. The tradeoff is feel: there is no real kick pedal and the pads are rubber, so drummers who plan to move to an acoustic kit should look at the DTX452K or a mesh kit. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Beginners and kids in apartments who need the quietest kick on the lowest budget

Price

$449.99 at the Yamaha US store when checked.

COUPON CODE! $ 449.99 In Stock
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Silent kick unit instead of a beater hitting a pad
• 10 editable drum kits and 287 drum and percussion voices
• 10 training functions, including Rhythm Gate and Fast Blast
• DTX402 Touch app and Rec'n'Share support
• USB to Host for audio and MIDI, AUX in for music

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest verified price on this list
• Strength: Quiet kick unit suits shared walls and floors
• Strength: Heights adjust for small children, per Yamaha
• Weakness: No real kick pedal, which limits foot technique
• Weakness: Rubber pads, not mesh
• Weakness: Only 10 built-in kits

Key facts

• Kick: Silent kick unit
• Kits: 10, all editable
• Voices: 287 drum and percussion
• Training: 10 functions
• Price: $449.99 (Yamaha US store)

Where it ranks

Yamaha DTX402K is No. 8 in our Best Electronic Drum Kits verdict.