Yamaha P-145BT review

Yamaha pitches the P-145BT squarely at beginners, and the spec sheet backs that up. It has 88 weighted, touch-sensitive keys with Graded Hammer Compact action and a grand piano voice with Damper Resonance DSP. Bluetooth audio lets you stream songs and play along, and USB to Host passes both MIDI and audio over a single cable to music software. Duo Mode splits the keyboard into two halves with their own middle C, which suits a teacher and student side by side, and Dual Mode layers two voices. The Smart Pianist app controls settings and offers built-in lessons, while Rec'n'Share records practice videos. The rear speakers run on 7-watt stereo amplification with a Sound Boost option. It ships with a music rest, sustain foot switch and AC adapter, and the Yamaha US store listed it at $529.99. You give up the CFX sample and extra voices of the P-225. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

First-time players who want a weighted 88-key Yamaha with simple controls for about $530.

Price

$529.99 at the Yamaha US store when checked.

Discounted Price $529.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 88 weighted keys with Graded Hammer Compact action
• Grand piano voice with Damper Resonance DSP
• Bluetooth audio for playing along with songs
• USB to Host carries MIDI and audio over one cable
• Duo Mode splits the keyboard into two identical halves

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Ships with music rest, sustain foot switch and AC adapter
• Strength: Duo Mode is handy for lessons with a teacher or parent
• Strength: USB audio and MIDI on a single cable
• Weakness: 7-watt stereo amplification is modest for larger rooms
• Weakness: Fewer voices than the P-225
• Weakness: Stand sold separately

Key facts

• Action: Graded Hammer Compact, 88 weighted keys
• Bluetooth: Audio
• Speakers: Rear speakers, 7-watt stereo amplification
• USB: USB to Host, MIDI and audio
• In the box: Music rest, sustain foot switch, AC adapter

Where it ranks

Yamaha P-145BT is No. 3 in our Best Digital Pianos verdict.