
YAMAHA P71 88-Key Weighted Digital Piano
This Yamaha P71 is a good fit for players who want a straightforward digital piano for practice, lessons, or home playing with an acoustic-style feel. Its 88 weighted, touch-sensitive keys are designed to respond to playing dynamics, which helps it suit learners building piano technique as well as returning players who prefer a more traditional key response. The instrument offers 10 Voices, including a Yamaha grand piano sound, and Dual Mode lets you combine two Voices, such as piano and strings, for a fuller layered tone. We also like the simple one-button control approach, plus the included sustain pedal and power supply, because the package focuses on getting started without a complex control layout. The main trade-off is that this is a streamlined instrument with a limited Voice set, so it is better for focused piano playing than for users who want a broad sound library or extensive onboard editing.
Pros
- Weighted action and touch-sensitive keys are designed to deliver an acoustic piano feel.
- Choose from 10 Voices, including Yamaha grand piano sounds with deep bass and full dynamic sound.
- Dual Mode lets you blend two Voices, and the included sustain pedal adds more expression.
Cons
- The 88-key weighted action makes it less portable and less compact than smaller keyboards.
- Its one-button layout keeps controls simple, but that can mean fewer onboard options for tweaking sounds.
- Dual Mode and the included sustain pedal add expression, yet both may take a little time to get used to.












