Product Review · Digital Pianos · #5 Ranked
Yamaha P-145BT
Compact GHC piano with Bluetooth audio streaming · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 83
The P-145BT is the Bluetooth-audio version of Yamaha's P-145, and at $529.99 it pairs the newer GHC action with wireless play-along. Quality scores 85 and reliability 84; satisfaction is 90 because 4.6 stars comes from only 132 ratings, which costs 2 points. Features land at 76: 10 voices and 64-note polyphony match the Yamaha P71, and Bluetooth carries audio only, not MIDI. Value is 84. It costs $80 more than the P71 for Bluetooth, USB audio and a lighter 24 lb 8 oz body, a fair trade for app users.
What you're getting
- 88 keys with Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) weighted action
- Sampled Yamaha grand piano voice with natural resonance
- 10 voices, 64-note maximum polyphony
- 2 x 7W amplifiers driving two oval 12 x 8 cm speakers
- Bluetooth audio streaming for play-along (no Bluetooth MIDI)
- USB to Host with MIDI and 44.1 kHz audio; Smart Pianist support
- 24 lb 8 oz; music rest, footswitch and AC adapter included
- Only 64-note polyphony, the same as the older Yamaha P71
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- GHC weighted action
- Bluetooth audio
- 24 lb 8 oz
- Price$529.99
- TierCompact GHC piano with Bluetooth audio streaming
- Category rank#5 of 10
Should you buy the Yamaha P-145BT?
The Yamaha P-145BT is for a beginner who learns with apps and videos and wants to stream audio through the piano's speakers. At $529.99 it ranks #5 of 10 in our Digital Pianos category. The Yamaha P71 does the core piano job for $80 less without Bluetooth. The Roland FP-30X adds Bluetooth MIDI, 256-note polyphony and 56 tones for $649.99.
Where it earns its score
- Bluetooth audio. Stream songs or lesson audio from a phone and play along through the built-in speakers.
- USB audio and MIDI. The USB to Host port sends 44.1 kHz audio and MIDI to a computer, which the Yamaha P71 cannot do.
- Newer action. Graded Hammer Compact keys are heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble in a slimmer chassis.
- Light to move. At 24 lb 8 oz it is one of the lightest weighted pianos here.
What to know first
- Features is the lowest factor at 76. Ten voices and 64-note polyphony are entry-level counts, and Bluetooth does not carry MIDI to lesson apps.
- Thin review base. 132 ratings is a small sample, which trims satisfaction to 90 and holds reliability at 84.
- Confirm the seller. The seller on this listing was unclear; buy from Amazon or an authorized Yamaha dealer to keep the warranty valid.
Our verdict
The Yamaha P-145BT scores 83, a Good Buy, with Quality (85), Value (84) and Reliability (84) close together and Satisfaction at 90. It is the cheapest Yamaha here with Bluetooth audio. Buy it if you practice along to streamed tracks. If you only need the piano, the Yamaha P71 (85) is $80 less and scores higher.
Yamaha P71
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the Yamaha P-145 and P-145BT?
The P-145BT adds Bluetooth audio streaming. The GHC action, 10 voices and 64-note polyphony are the same.
Does the Yamaha P-145BT support Bluetooth MIDI?
No. Bluetooth is audio only; use the USB to Host port for MIDI and apps like Smart Pianist.
Is a sustain pedal included with the Yamaha P-145BT?
Yes. A sustain footswitch, music rest and AC adapter come in the box.
Ready to check it out?
Yamaha P-145BT · ViperScore 83 · Good Buy · $529.99
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