Product Review · Digital Pianos · #10 Ranked
Yamaha Arius YDP-105 + Bench
Entry Arius upright console with 3 pedals and bench · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 74
The YDP-105 puts Yamaha's entry GHS action, 10 voices and 64-note polyphony into a wood-grain upright cabinet with three pedals and a bench, for $999.99. That price sinks value to 62, the lowest in the category: the Yamaha P71 shares the same action and voice count for $449.99, and the Casio Privia PX-870 Bundle adds 256-note polyphony and a 40W sound system for $100 less. Satisfaction is 84 from 4.3 stars on 168 ratings, the weakest rating here. Quality is 82 and warranty 78 on Yamaha's 3-year coverage. It sits just under our buy line.
What you're getting
- 88 keys with Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action and touch response
- Grand piano sound plus 9 other voices
- 64-note maximum polyphony
- Traditional upright cabinet with wood-grain finish
- 3-pedal unit and matching bench included
- Dual headphone jacks for duets or lessons
- 10 voice demo songs and 10 piano preset songs
- $999.99 for an entry-level engine; 4.3 stars on 168 ratings
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- GHS weighted action
- 3 pedals + bench
- 10 voices
- Price$999.99
- TierEntry Arius upright console with 3 pedals and bench
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Yamaha Arius YDP-105 + Bench?
The Yamaha Arius YDP-105 + Bench is for a household that wants a Yamaha upright cabinet and will pay for the name. At $999.99 it ranks #10 of 10 in our Digital Pianos category and is under our buy line. The Casio Privia PX-870 Bundle is $100 less with far more features and a bench. If the cabinet is optional, the Yamaha P71 delivers the same GHS action for $449.99.
Where it earns its score
- Real furniture. An upright cabinet, three pedals and a bench make it look and sit like a traditional piano.
- Duet ready. Two headphone jacks let a teacher and student, or two siblings, practice silently together.
- Yamaha backing. The 3-year limited warranty scores 78, well above the 1-year Casio and Donner terms.
- Familiar action. GHS keys are graded heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble, like an acoustic.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 62. At $999.99 it costs more than every other piano here while matching the voice count and polyphony of the $449.99 Yamaha P71.
- Weakest star rating. 4.3 stars across 168 ratings is the lowest in the category and trims satisfaction to 84.
- Entry engine. 64-note polyphony and 10 voices are modest for a console at this price.
Our verdict
The Yamaha Arius YDP-105 + Bench scores 74, which is under our buy line. Quality (82) and Warranty (78) are respectable, but Value (62) and a 4.3-star rating drag it down. Buy it only if the Yamaha name on an upright cabinet is the point. For a console, the Casio Privia PX-870 Bundle (83) is the better pick at $899.99.
Casio Privia PX-870 Bundle
Questions buyers ask
Does the Yamaha YDP-105 come with a bench?
Yes. This listing includes the matching bench along with the three-pedal unit.
What action does the Yamaha YDP-105 use?
Graded Hammer Standard, the same entry-level Yamaha action used in the Yamaha P71.
Is the Yamaha YDP-105 good for beginners?
Yes for touch and furniture, but at $999.99 a beginner gets more piano per dollar from the Casio Privia PX-870 Bundle.
Ready to check it out?
Yamaha Arius YDP-105 + Bench · ViperScore 74 · Buy With Caution · $999.99
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