Yamaha P-225 review

The P-225 is the Yamaha to buy if you want more than the basics without moving to a cabinet piano. Yamaha describes 88 weighted, touch-sensitive keys that are heavier in the low keys and lighter in the high keys, paired with its CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice and Virtual Resonance Modeling, which recreates the resonance of the CFX's strings and body. There are 24 instrument Voices, Dual Mode for layering two sounds, and Bluetooth audio so you can play along with songs from a phone. The Smart Pianist app adds built-in lessons and a Sheet Music Reader, and Rec'n'Share records audio and video of your practice. It ships with a music rest, sustain foot switch and power adapter, and accepts the optional LP-1 three-pedal unit. The Yamaha US store listed it at $769.99. The catch is that a stand and three pedals add to the bill. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Players who want Yamaha's flagship grand piano sample and more voices in a light portable piano.

Price

$769.99 at the Yamaha US store when checked.

Discounted Price $769.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 88 weighted, touch-sensitive keys, heavier in the low keys
• CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice with Virtual Resonance Modeling
• 24 instrument Voices including pianos, organs, strings and bass
• Bluetooth audio for streaming and playing along
• Works with Smart Pianist and Rec'n'Share apps; optional LP-1 three-pedal unit

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Yamaha's flagship CFX sample at a mid-range price
• Strength: Virtual Resonance Modeling adds string and body resonance
• Strength: 24 Voices and Dual Mode for layering
• Weakness: Three-pedal LP-1 unit is an optional extra
• Weakness: Costs $240 more than the P-145BT
• Weakness: Cable needed for Rec'n'Share recording is sold separately

Key facts

• Action: 88 weighted keys, heavier in the low keys
• Piano sound: CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice with VRM
• Voices: 24
• Bluetooth: Audio
• In the box: Keyboard, music rest, sustain foot switch, power adapter

Where it ranks

Yamaha P-225 is No. 2 in our Best Digital Pianos verdict.