Product Review · Digital Pianos · #2 Ranked
Yamaha P71
Amazon-exclusive P-45 version with GHS weighted action · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 85
The P71 is Yamaha's P-45 sold as an Amazon exclusive, and at $449.99 it is the cheapest fully weighted piano from a major brand in this group. That earns the top value score of 92, and 6,654 ratings at 4.7 stars put satisfaction at 94, the joint high. Reliability sits at 90 on the strength of that review volume and Yamaha's service record. Features are the catch at 66: 10 voices, 64-note polyphony, 6W speakers and no Bluetooth. It is a practice instrument, not a studio, and that is fine for most beginners.
What you're getting
- 88 keys with Yamaha Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action
- AWM dynamic stereo sampled grand piano voice
- 10 voices with Dual mode to layer two sounds
- 64-note maximum polyphony
- 2 x 6W built-in speakers
- USB to Host port for MIDI with computers and tablets
- Sustain footswitch and power supply included; about 25.4 lb
- No Bluetooth, and 64-note polyphony is tight for heavy pedal use
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- GHS weighted action
- 10 voices, 64-note polyphony
- Pedal + power supply included
- Price$449.99
- TierAmazon-exclusive P-45 version with GHS weighted action
- Category rank#2 of 10
Should you buy the Yamaha P71?
The Yamaha P71 is for a beginner, a parent buying for a child in lessons, or anyone who wants a weighted Yamaha for the least money. At $449.99 it ranks #2 of 10 in our Digital Pianos category and is a Strong Buy. The Roland FP-10 costs $50 more for a better action and Bluetooth MIDI. If you want Bluetooth audio and a newer action from Yamaha, the Yamaha P-145BT is the step up at $529.99.
Where it earns its score
- Cheapest full weighted action. Nothing else in this group at $449.99 or less has fully weighted hammer-action keys; GHS is heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble.
- Huge review base. 6,654 ratings at 4.7 stars is the second-largest sample in the category after the Alesis Recital 88-Key, and it anchors reliability at 90.
- Pedal in the box. A sustain footswitch and power supply are included, so it is playable the day it arrives.
- Proven platform. The P-45 design has sold for years, and Yamaha's 3-year limited warranty backs it.
What to know first
- Features is the lowest factor at 66. Ten voices, 64-note polyphony and 6W speakers are the basics, with no Bluetooth or app control.
- Entry-level action. Players coming from an acoustic often find GHS lighter than the PHA-4 Standard keys in the Roland FP-10.
- Footswitch, not a real pedal. The included switch is a small on/off pad that can slide on hard floors; a piano-style pedal is a cheap upgrade.
Our verdict
The Yamaha P71 scores 85, a Strong Buy, on the back of Value (92), Satisfaction (94) and Reliability (90). It is the safest first weighted piano in the category: a known Yamaha design, thousands of happy owners and a pedal in the box. Buy it for lessons and practice. If you want more sounds and Bluetooth, the Roland FP-30X (87) is worth the extra $200.
Roland FP-30X
Questions buyers ask
Is the Yamaha P71 the same as the P-45?
Yes. The P71 is an Amazon-exclusive version of the P-45 with the same GHS action, 10 voices and 64-note polyphony.
Does the Yamaha P71 have weighted keys?
Yes. All 88 keys use Graded Hammer Standard action, heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble.
Can the Yamaha P71 connect to a computer?
Yes, through its USB to Host port for MIDI. It has no Bluetooth.
Ready to check it out?
Yamaha P71 · ViperScore 85 · Strong Buy · $449.99
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