Yamaha Arius YDP-165
The cabinet class above: GH3 action, stronger speakers, living-room presence.
Keys88full size
ActionHammerweighted
Footprint width~136 cmplus seating
Price rangeca. 1.100–1.250 €as of 2026-08-04
Strengths & limits
In its favour
- GH3 action with escapement simulation – close to an acoustic piano
- 40-watt speakers fill the room
- Three pedals, classic piano look
Against it
- For LEARNING, the surcharge over the YDP-145 adds little – it adds sound and furniture
- Fixed build, ~42 kg
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Part of these sets
Learning piano seriously (adults & children from ~9) · First keyboard for a child (approx. 6–9) · Returning player with comfort – put it together in the Quick Match
Alternatives in the same category
Yamaha P-145 ca. 380–450 €The slim entry-level digital piano with a real hammer action – the classic for a serious start.
Roland FP-10 ca. 380–450 €Roland’s entry model with the same keyboard as pricier models – action over sound variety.
Kawai ES-120 ca. 570–650 €The insider tip of the class: piano sound and action a notch above entry level.
Casio PX-S1100 ca. 530–620 €The slimmest 88 with hammer action – for small flats and mobile use.
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