Product Review · Digital Pianos · #4 Ranked
Yamaha P-225
Portable piano with CFX grand sample and GHC action · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 84
The P-225 is Yamaha's portable with the CFX concert grand sample, 24 voices and 192-note polyphony, and 350 ratings at 4.7 stars put satisfaction at 94, tied for the category high. Quality scores 90 and reliability 88 on Yamaha's track record. Value is the drag at 76: at $769.99 it costs $120 more than the Roland FP-30X, which has more tones and Bluetooth audio. Its Graded Hammer Compact action is Yamaha's slimmer design, chosen to keep the body portable. Buy it for the piano tone, not the extras.
What you're getting
- 88 keys with Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) weighted action
- Yamaha CFX Full Concert Grand sample
- 24 voices: pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, bass
- 192-note maximum polyphony
- USB to Host; works with Smart Pianist and Rec'n'Share apps
- Music rest, sustain footswitch and power adapter included
- Black finish, model P225B
- Bluetooth is not listed for this model; apps connect over USB
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- GHC weighted action
- CFX grand sample
- 192-note polyphony
- Price$769.99
- TierPortable piano with CFX grand sample and GHC action
- Category rank#4 of 10
Should you buy the Yamaha P-225?
The Yamaha P-225 is for a player who wants the best Yamaha piano tone in a portable body and plans to use it mostly as a piano. At $769.99 it ranks #4 of 10 in our Digital Pianos category. The Roland FP-30X is $120 cheaper with more tones and Bluetooth audio. If you want Yamaha's GHC keys for less, the Yamaha P-145BT costs $529.99 with a simpler sound set.
Where it earns its score
- CFX sample. Yamaha's flagship concert grand sample is a clear step up from the older AWM piano in the Yamaha P71.
- Headroom for pedaling. 192-note polyphony is triple the 64 notes of the Yamaha P71 and Yamaha P-145BT.
- Top-tier owner scores. 4.7 stars across 350 ratings ties the Yamaha P71 for the highest star rating in the category.
- Yamaha app support. Smart Pianist and Rec'n'Share handle settings, chord charts and recording from a tablet.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 76. It costs $769.99, more than the Roland FP-30X, while offering fewer tones and no Bluetooth audio listed.
- Compact action. GHC is Yamaha's slimmer action; players who want the deepest key feel should also try the PHA-4 Standard in the Roland FP-30X.
- Single footswitch. The included pedal is an on/off switch; a three-pedal unit and stand are sold separately.
Our verdict
The Yamaha P-225 scores 84, a Good Buy, on Satisfaction (94), Quality (90) and Reliability (88). It has the best piano sample among the portables here and plenty of polyphony. Buy it if Yamaha's CFX tone is the priority. If you want more features for less, the Roland FP-30X (87) is our top pick at $649.99.
Roland FP-30X
Questions buyers ask
Does the Yamaha P-225 have weighted keys?
Yes. It uses Graded Hammer Compact action, heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble.
Does the Yamaha P-225 have Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is not listed for this P225B model. It connects to Yamaha apps through the USB to Host port.
What is the difference between the Yamaha P-145 and P-225?
The P-225 adds the CFX grand sample, 24 voices and 192-note polyphony; the P-145 has 10 voices and 64-note polyphony.
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Yamaha P-225 · ViperScore 84 · Good Buy · $769.99
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