Best Korg Digital Pianos 2026: Korg B2 Review and Full Lineup
Looking at the Korg B2? For most people shopping Korg it's the one to get: 88 weighted hammer-action keys, five piano sounds, 15 W × 2 speakers and a USB port that carries audio as well as MIDI, in an 11.4 kg portable. It suits self-taught beginners and home players. Skip it if you need Bluetooth or a second headphone jack.
By Shahadat Shahi Published Updated
Best for Most Buyers
Quick Answer
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No. 1 · Our top pick
Best for Most Buyers
- Key action
- Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH)
- Voices
- 12
88 weighted NH keys, five piano sounds, 120-note polyphony, 15 W × 2 speakers and USB audio, in an 11.4 kg portable.
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No. 2
Best Home Console
- Key action
- Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3)
- Voices
- 30
RH3 keys, three pedals, two headphone jacks and 22 W × 2 speakers in a cabinet only 351 mm deep.
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No. 3
Best Without Speakers
- Key action
- Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3)
- Voices
- 30
The RH3 keyboard in a slim body with line outputs and MIDI, for players with their own speakers or headphones.
Korg is best known for synthesizers, but its US site lists more than a dozen digital pianos. This guide starts with a full Korg B2 review, explains how the B2 differs from the newer B2+, the lighter-touch B2N and the B2SP bundle, then covers the rest of the Korg pianos you can buy on Amazon: the LP-380U home piano, the D1 for players with their own speakers, and the battery-powered Liano.
We haven't played these pianos. Every spec comes from Korg's own product and specification pages, and we don't quote prices, because they change. If you're cross-shopping, our guide to Yamaha keyboard pianos, our best Roland digital pianos, and our Casio and Kawai brand guides cover the alternatives.
How we researched this
We haven't played the Korg pianos in this guide. It's built from:
- Korg USA's product and specification pages: B2, B2+, B2N, B2SP, B1, LP-380U, D1, Liano, SV-2, Grandstage X, C1 Air and Poetry
- Yamaha USA and Roland US specification pages for the rivals we compare
- Owner reports on Reddit and piano forums, and published reviews
- Amazon US listings, checked on October 19, 2026, so every piano we link had a current offer
Read more about how we pick and review pianos.
Quick Verdict
For most Korg buyers, the Korg B2 is the one to get. Korg lists 88 keys with its Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH), 12 sounds including five pianos, 120-note polyphony and 15 W × 2 speakers. It has no Bluetooth, so apps connect over USB.
For a piano that stays in one room, the LP-380U adds the RH3 action with four hammer weights, three pedals, two headphone jacks and 22 W × 2 speakers in a cabinet 351 mm (13.8 in) deep. Playing through your own speakers or headphones? The D1 has the same RH3 keys, line outputs and MIDI, and no speakers. Want the lightest? The Liano weighs 6.0 kg and runs on AA batteries, but Korg doesn't describe its keys as weighted.
Which one fits you?
How will you use it?
Start with the Korg B2, or the Liano if weight matters most.
Start with the Korg LP-380U.
Start with the Korg D1.
Korg 88-Key Digital Pianos Compared
Here's how the four Korg digital pianos with Amazon US offers compare. The first question is where the piano will live: on a stand you can move, in a cabinet, or plugged into your own speakers.
| Rank and Model | Key action | Voices | Speakers | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Korg B2 | Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) | 12 | 15 W × 2 | Most buyers | Check price on Amazon for the Korg B2 (opens in a new tab) |
| #2Korg LP-380U | Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) | 30 | 22 W × 2 | Home console, three pedals | Check price on Amazon for the Korg LP-380U (opens in a new tab) |
| #3Korg D1 | Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) | 30 | None | Your own speakers | Check price on Amazon for the Korg D1 (opens in a new tab) |
| #4Korg Liano | LS keyboard (not described as weighted) | 8 | 8 W × 2 | Lightest, battery power | Check price on Amazon for the Korg Liano (opens in a new tab) |
Specs from Korg USA's specification pages. Amazon prices, sellers and bundles change often; use each "Check price on Amazon" link for the current offer.
Best Korg for Most Buyers
Korg B2 — The Best Korg for Most Buyers
- Angle
- The white B2: the finish of the Amazon listing we link.
- Korg B2 connected to a phone by cable.
Features
- Key action
- Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH), 88 keys, 3 touch settings
- Polyphony
- 120 notes
- Speakers
- 15 W × 2
- Weight
- 11.4 kg (25.13 lb)
- Sounds
- 12, including 5 pianos (2 German, 3 Italian)
- Connections
- Headphones/line out (one jack), USB (MIDI and audio), AUDIO IN, pedal
Best for: self-taught beginners and home players who want weighted keys, a choice of piano sounds and USB audio for apps and recording.
Skip it if: you need Bluetooth, two headphone jacks for lessons, or the escapement Roland lists on the FP-10.
The Amazon listing we link is the white B2. Korg's black B2 listing had no offers when we checked; the black B2+ (below) did.
Read the full review: Korg B2
Our verdict
The B2 is a sensible first piano for self-taught beginners and home players: 88 weighted keys, a choice of piano sounds, more polyphony and speaker power than the P-45 on paper, and a USB port that handles audio too. What you give up is Bluetooth, a second headphone jack and the escapement Roland lists on the FP-10.
If you'd rather have a matching stand and three pedals from the start, look at the B2SP and B2+SP bundles below. If you're not sure a weighted keyboard suits you, our best digital pianos for beginners guide compares the B2 with other first pianos.
Pros
- +Five piano sounds, German and Italian, among 12 sounds
- +120-note polyphony, against 64 on the Yamaha P-45
- +USB carries audio as well as MIDI, and AUDIO IN plays a phone through the speakers
- +15 W × 2 speakers, more power on paper than the P-45's 6 W × 2
- +A Skoove lessons trial and two Korg music apps are included
Cons
- –No Bluetooth
- –One headphone jack, shared with the line output
- –Korg doesn't list escapement, which Roland lists on the FP-10
- –Half-pedaling only with the optional PU-2 pedal unit
How it plays and sounds
The B2 is Korg's 88-key portable, and its closest rivals on Amazon are the Yamaha P-45 and the Roland FP-10. Korg lists its Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard as heavier in the low register and lighter in the high register, like an acoustic piano, with three touch settings. Korg's B2 specifications have the full list.
Sound: Korg lists 12 sounds from a new piano engine. Five are pianos: two German (the German concert piano and the Classic piano) and three Italian (the Italian concert piano, the Jazz piano and the Ballad piano). The rest are electric piano, organ, harpsichord and strings, with reverb, chorus and 120-note polyphony.
Connections: one jack for headphones that doubles as the line output, an AUDIO IN jack, a pedal jack and a USB port Korg labels MIDI/AUDIO. Over USB the B2 works as a MIDI keyboard for apps and computers, and sound from your phone, tablet or computer plays through its speakers. Korg doesn't list Bluetooth.
Speakers, size and pedals: Korg lists 15 W × 2 amplification, a body 1,312 mm wide and 336 mm deep, and 11.4 kg (25.13 lb) without the music stand. The box holds the AC adapter, the music stand and a damper pedal. Half-pedaling needs the optional PU-2 three-pedal unit, which fits the matching STB1 stand.
Software: Korg bundles a three-month Skoove Premium trial for lessons, plus the KORG Module and KORG Gadget 2 Le apps for iPhone and iPad.
How it compares: Yamaha lists the P-45 with GHS keys, 64-note polyphony and 6 W × 2 speakers, so on paper the B2 has more polyphony and louder speakers. Roland lists the FP-10 with PHA-4 Standard keys with escapement, 96-note polyphony and Bluetooth MIDI. Our Yamaha P-45 review and Roland FP-10 review cover both in depth.
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| Key action | Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH), 88 keys, 3 touch settings |
|---|---|
| Sounds | 12, including 5 pianos (2 German, 3 Italian) |
| Polyphony | 120 notes |
| Speakers | 15 W × 2 |
| Connections | Headphones/line out (one jack), USB (MIDI and audio), AUDIO IN, pedal |
| Bluetooth | Not listed |
| Pedals | Damper pedal included; PU-2 three-pedal unit optional |
| Size | 1,312 × 336 × 117 mm |
| Weight | 11.4 kg (25.13 lb) |
Best Korg Home Console
Korg LP-380U — The Home Console with Three Pedals
- Angle
- Korg LP-380U with a tablet connected by cable.
Features
- Key action
- RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), four hammer weights, 3 touch settings
- Polyphony
- 120 notes
- Speakers
- 22 W × 2 (10 cm × 2)
- Weight
- 37 kg (81.57 lb) with the stand
- Sounds
- 30
- Pedals
- Damper and soft (half-pedaling), sostenuto
Best for: home players who want three pedals, two headphone jacks and a cabinet that fits a narrow wall.
Skip it if: you need Bluetooth, plan to move the piano, or want the RH3 keys without a cabinet (the D1).
Read the full review: Korg LP-380U
Our verdict
The LP-380U is the Korg to buy for a living room: the better RH3 keyboard, three real pedals, two headphone jacks and more amplification (22 W × 2 against the B2's 15 W × 2), in a cabinet that's only 351 mm deep. The trade-offs are no Bluetooth and the weight of a cabinet.
If you want the same RH3 keys without a cabinet, the D1 below has them in a slim body with no speakers. For cabinets from other brands, our digital upright pianos guide compares them.
Pros
- +RH3 keyboard with hammers in four weights
- +Three pedals built in, with half-pedaling on the damper and soft pedals
- +Two headphone jacks for lessons or duets
- +22 W × 2 speakers
- +A slim cabinet, 351 mm deep, with a wooden key cover
Cons
- –No Bluetooth
- –37 kg once assembled, so it stays put
- –Korg doesn't list escapement
- –No recorder listed
How it plays and sounds
The LP-380U is the Korg for a piano that stays in one room. Korg lists its RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keyboard with hammers in four weights, heavier in the low register and lighter in the high, three touch settings and better response to quickly repeated notes. Korg's LP-380U specifications have the details.
Cabinet and pedals: Korg lists 1,355 × 351 × 772 mm (53.35 × 13.82 × 30.39 in), a flat-top wooden key cover that closes gently, and 37 kg (81.57 lb) with the stand. Three pedals are built in: damper and soft with half-pedaling, and sostenuto. Korg says it's about 5.0 kg lighter than the previous LP-350.
Sound and connections: 30 sounds, with a piano that switches between four samples as you play harder, six vintage electric pianos, 120-note polyphony and nine temperaments. It has 22 W × 2 through two 10 cm speakers, a line output, two headphone jacks and a USB port for MIDI and audio. Korg doesn't list Bluetooth.
Finishes: black, white, rosewood grain and rosewood grain black.
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| Key action | RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), four hammer weights, 3 touch settings |
|---|---|
| Sounds | 30 |
| Polyphony | 120 notes |
| Speakers | 22 W × 2 (10 cm × 2) |
| Pedals | Damper and soft (half-pedaling), sostenuto |
| Connections | Line out, USB (MIDI and audio), 2 headphone jacks |
| Bluetooth | Not listed |
| Size | 1,355 × 351 × 772 mm |
| Weight | 37 kg (81.57 lb) with the stand |
Best Korg Without Speakers
Korg D1 — RH3 Keys for Your Own Speakers
- Angle
- The D1 from above: the control panel sits to the left of the keys.
Features
- Key action
- RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), 5 touch settings
- Polyphony
- 120 notes
- Speakers
- None listed
- Sounds
- 30 (10 × 3 banks)
- Outputs
- Line out (L/Mono, R), headphones
- MIDI
- In and out
Best for: players with headphones, an amp or powered monitors who want the RH3 keyboard in a slim body.
Skip it if: you want to play out loud without extra gear (the B2 or LP-380U have speakers), or you need USB for apps.
Read the full review: Korg D1
Our verdict
The D1 is for players who already have good headphones or speakers and want Korg's better keyboard for less space than a cabinet. Without speakers or USB, it's a poor fit for a beginner who wants to plug in and play, or connect to a learning app.
Pros
- +The same RH3 keyboard as the LP-380U
- +A shallow body, 263 mm deep
- +Stereo line outputs and MIDI in and out
- +Five touch settings
Cons
- –No speakers: you need headphones, an amp or monitors
- –No USB listed
- –One headphone jack
- –No Bluetooth
How it plays and sounds
The D1 puts the LP-380U's RH3 keyboard in a slim, stage-style body with no speakers. Korg lists 30 sounds in three banks, 120-note polyphony, five touch settings and nine temperaments, and no amplifier, so you play it through headphones, an amp or powered monitors. Korg's D1 specifications have the full list.
Connections: stereo line outputs (L/Mono and R), MIDI in and out, a headphone jack and a damper input. Korg doesn't list USB or Bluetooth, so connecting to a computer or app takes a MIDI interface.
Size: 1,327 × 263 × 128 mm without the music stand, so it's shallower than the B2 (336 mm). The AC adapter, music rest and damper pedal are included; Korg sells the DS-1H half-damper pedal, a stand and a soft case separately.
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| Key action | RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), 5 touch settings |
|---|---|
| Sounds | 30 (10 × 3 banks) |
| Polyphony | 120 notes |
| Speakers | None listed |
| Outputs | Line out (L/Mono, R), headphones |
| MIDI | In and out |
| USB and Bluetooth | Not listed |
| Pedal | Damper pedal included |
| Size | 1,327 × 263 × 128 mm |
Lightest Korg
Korg Liano — The Lightest Korg, With Battery Power
Features
- Polyphony
- 120 notes
- Speakers
- 8 W × 2
- Weight
- 6.0 kg
- Keyboard
- 88-key LS keyboard (velocity-sensitive), 3 touch settings
- Sounds
- 8
- Connections
- Headphones/line out, USB, damper
Best for: casual players who carry their keyboard around, or want to play on batteries.
Skip it if: you're taking lessons or want weighted hammer-action keys (the B2 has them).
Read the full review: Korg Liano
Our verdict
The Liano suits casual players who move their keyboard around, or want to play on batteries. It isn't the Korg for learning proper technique: for that, the B2's weighted hammer-action keys are the better start.
Pros
- +6.0 kg, the lightest Korg here
- +Runs on six AA batteries
- +A slim body, 73 mm tall
- +USB for apps and computers
Cons
- –Korg doesn't describe the keys as weighted
- –Only 8 sounds
- –8 W × 2 speakers
- –A pedal switch in the box, not a piano-style pedal
How it plays and sounds
The Liano is Korg's lightest 88-key piano. Korg lists 6.0 kg and a body only 73 mm tall and 290 mm deep, and it runs on the included AC adapter or six AA batteries, for about eight hours on alkalines. Korg's Liano specifications have the full list.
The keys are the thing to understand: Korg calls them an LS keyboard, velocity-sensitive with three touch settings, and doesn't describe them as weighted or hammer action. If you're taking lessons or want the feel of an acoustic piano, the B2 is the better choice; our weighted vs semi-weighted keys guide explains the difference.
Sound and connections: 8 sounds, 120-note polyphony, 8 W × 2 through two 8 cm speakers, a headphone jack that doubles as the line output, a USB port and a damper input. A PS-3 pedal switch is in the box; Korg sells the DS-1H half-damper pedal separately.
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| Keyboard | 88-key LS keyboard (velocity-sensitive), 3 touch settings |
|---|---|
| Sounds | 8 |
| Polyphony | 120 notes |
| Speakers | 8 W × 2 |
| Connections | Headphones/line out, USB, damper |
| Power | AC adapter or 6 AA batteries (about 8 hours) |
| Size | 1,282 × 290 × 73 mm |
| Weight | 6.0 kg |
Take a closer look.
Best Korg for Most Buyers
The white B2: the finish of the Amazon listing we link.
Korg B2 connected to a phone by cable.
Best Korg Home Console
Korg LP-380U with a tablet connected by cable.
Best Korg Without Speakers
The D1 from above: the control panel sits to the left of the keys.
Korg B2 vs B2+, B2N and B2SP: Which B2 Should You Buy?
Korg sells the B2 in several versions, and their names are easy to mix up. Here's what Korg's own pages say each one changes.
The newer version, with USB-C
The B2+ is Korg's newer version, and on paper it's nearly the same piano. Korg's B2+ specifications list the same NH keyboard, 12 sounds with the same five pianos, 120-note polyphony, 15 W × 2 amplification, the same 1,312 × 336 × 117 mm body and 11.4 kg. The difference Korg lists is the USB port: USB Type-C on the B2+, USB Type-B on the B2. Both carry MIDI and audio.
So buy whichever has the better offer and the finish you want. When we checked, Amazon US had offers on the black Korg B2+ and the white B2+, and on the white B2, but not on the black B2.
The lighter-touch B2N
Korg describes the B2N as having a light-touch 88-key keyboard, a newer natural-touch (NT) design that's still heavier in the low register and lighter in the high. Its amplification is 9 W × 2; Korg says everything else matches the B2. It suits players who want a lighter touch; for lessons, the standard B2's weighted NH keys are the closer match to an acoustic piano.
The SP bundles, with a stand and three pedals
Korg sells the B2 with a matching stand and three-pedal unit as the B2SP, and the B2+ the same way as the B2+SP. Korg says the B2SP's other functions and specifications are identical to the B2, and its damper pedal supports half-pedaling. When we checked, the black B2SP listing on Amazon US had no offers.
The older Korg B1
Korg's US site still lists the B1 next to the B2. Its B1 specifications list the same NH keyboard and 120-note polyphony, but 8 sounds, 9 W × 2 amplification, no USB (just a headphone/line-out jack and a pedal jack) and 11.8 kg. For a new purchase, the B2's extra sounds, USB and stronger amplification make it the better buy.
Understanding the Korg Digital Piano Lineup
Korg's US digital piano pages list portables, home pianos and stage pianos. Here's how the rest of the lineup fits around the four above, and which models you're likely to find on Amazon.
Portables: B2, B2+, B2N and Liano
Korg's portables split by keyboard. The B2 and B2+ have the weighted NH action, the B2N has a lighter natural-touch keyboard, and the Liano has an LS keyboard that Korg doesn't describe as weighted, with battery power.
The older B1 is still listed too, with 8 sounds and no USB.
Home pianos: LP-380U, LP-180, C1 Air and Poetry
The LP-380U is the home piano Amazon shoppers are most likely to find. Korg's US site also lists the LP-180, the C1 Air, G1 Air and E1 Air, and the Poetry and Poetry Magnifique.
The C1 Air and the Poetry share the RH3 keyboard, 30 sounds, 120-note polyphony and three pedals, with 25 W × 2 and Bluetooth audio (Korg lists A2DP, not Bluetooth MIDI). When we checked, Amazon US had the C1 Air only as a dealer bundle with a bench.
For the stage: D1, SV-2, SV-1 and Grandstage X
The D1 above is the simplest. The SV-2 (73 or 88 keys, RH3 action) adds 72 factory sounds, 128-note polyphony, balanced XLR outputs and MIDI; the SV-2S version adds 2 × 15 W speakers. Korg's US site lists the SV-2, not the older SV-1.
The Grandstage X has 88 RH3 keys, 700 sounds, 128-note polyphony, XLR outputs and an SD card slot, and Korg doesn't mention speakers. When we checked, Amazon US had offers on the Korg SV-2 88; we found no Grandstage X listing. Our guide to the best stage pianos ranks the SV-2 against Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and Nord.
Korg piano keyboards that aren't pianos
Korg's microKEY and nanoKEY are MIDI controllers, and its Pa series are arranger keyboards with automatic accompaniment. They're good at their own jobs, but they aren't substitutes for an 88-key digital piano if you're learning to play. Our digital piano vs keyboard guide explains the difference.
Korg vs Yamaha and Other Brands: Why Choose Korg?
Korg sells fewer pianos on Amazon US than Yamaha or Roland, so it wins on particular strengths rather than range. Here's where those strengths show up, from the makers' own spec pages.
Where Korg wins
Three strengths stand out.
+Sound choice on the entry model: the B2 lists five piano sounds among 12, with 120-note polyphony, where Yamaha lists 10 voices and 64-note polyphony for the P-45.
+USB audio and an audio input: the B2's USB port carries audio as well as MIDI, and its AUDIO IN jack plays a phone or music player through the speakers.
+Slim cabinets: the LP-380U is 351 mm deep; Yamaha lists 422 mm for its YDP-146 Arius cabinet.
Where Korg loses ground
Three weaknesses matter for some buyers.
–No Bluetooth on the B2 or LP-380U: Yamaha lists Bluetooth audio on the P-145BT, and Roland lists Bluetooth MIDI on the FP-10.
–No escapement listed: Korg doesn't list escapement for the NH or RH3 actions; Roland lists it for the PHA-4 Standard keys on the FP-10.
–A smaller lineup on Amazon: many Korg home pianos are hard to find on Amazon US; the B2, B2+, LP-380U, D1 and Liano had offers when we checked.
When to look at other brands
If you want Bluetooth, look at the best Yamaha digital pianos (the P-145BT and P-225 list Bluetooth audio) or at Roland's digital pianos, which list Bluetooth on every FP-X model. If you want escapement at an entry price, our Roland FP-10 review covers its PHA-4 Standard keys.
If you're comparing first pianos across brands, our best digital pianos under $500 puts the B2 next to the Yamaha P-45, Roland FP-10 and Kawai ES60.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Korg B2 and the rest of Korg's digital pianos.
Is the Korg B2 a good piano?
Yes, for beginners and home players. Korg lists 88 keys with its Natural Weighted Hammer Action, five piano sounds among 12, 120-note polyphony, 15 W × 2 speakers and USB that carries audio as well as MIDI. Its main gaps are Bluetooth, a second headphone jack and the escapement Roland lists on the FP-10.
Does the Korg B2 have weighted keys?
Yes. Korg lists an 88-key Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard that's heavier in the low register and lighter in the high register, like an acoustic piano, with three touch settings. The B2N is the exception in the family: Korg describes its keyboard as a lighter touch.
What's the difference between the Korg B2 and B2+?
On Korg's spec pages, very little. Both list the NH keyboard, 12 sounds with five pianos, 120-note polyphony, 15 W × 2 amplification, the same size and 11.4 kg. The B2+ has a USB Type-C port where the B2 has USB Type-B, and both carry MIDI and audio. Buy the one with the better offer and finish.
Does the Korg B2 have Bluetooth?
No. Korg doesn't list Bluetooth for the B2 or the B2+. Apps and computers connect over USB, which carries MIDI and audio, and the AUDIO IN jack plays a phone through the speakers with a cable. If you want Bluetooth, Yamaha lists Bluetooth audio on the P-145BT and Roland lists Bluetooth MIDI on the FP-10.
Is Korg better than Yamaha?
Neither is better across the board. Korg's B2 lists more sounds, more polyphony and more speaker power than Yamaha's entry P-45, plus USB audio. Yamaha offers more models on Amazon, Bluetooth on the P-145BT and P-225, and more cabinets. Choose by the model and the features you need rather than the brand name.
Does the Korg D1 have speakers?
No. Korg's D1 specifications list no speakers or amplifier, so you play it through headphones, an amp or powered monitors, using its stereo line outputs. It has the same RH3 hammer action as the LP-380U, 30 sounds, 120-note polyphony and MIDI in and out. If you want speakers, the B2 and LP-380U have them.
Shahadat Shahi
Founder of PianoRanked. I research this guide from the makers' published specs, owner reports and published reviews — no paid placements, no brand partnerships.