Best 61-Key Keyboards
Top 61-key keyboards ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Yamaha PSR-E373
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Huge sound library for exploration
- Huge sound library for exploration
- Touch-sensitive keys at budget price
Cons
- Non-weighted keys lack piano feel
- Non-weighted keys lack piano feel
- Onboard speakers are small
Don't buy this if…
- The power adapter is often sold separately; verify what is included in the box before purchasing.
- The power adapter is often sold separately; verify what is included in the box before purchasing.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- AiX sound engine punches above its price
- AiX sound engine punches above its price
- Good built-in speakers
Cons
- Keys feel plasticky
- Keys feel plasticky
- Limited connectivity options
Don't buy this if…
- The AiX tones sound best through headphones or external speakers; the built-in speakers compress the sound at higher volumes.
- The AiX tones sound best through headphones or external speakers; the built-in speakers compress the sound at higher volumes.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Over 1200 sounds covering all instruments
- Ultra-lightweight for gigging
- Ultra-lightweight for gigging
Cons
- More of a workstation than a sound-design synth
- Synth-action keys not ideal for piano practice
- Synth-action keys not ideal for piano practice
Don't buy this if…
- The JUNO-DS is a preset-based workstation, not a programmable synthesizer; it excels at playing sounds but offers limited sound design capability.
- The JUNO-DS uses non-weighted synth-action keys that feel nothing like a real piano; not recommended as a primary piano practice instrument.
- The JUNO-DS uses non-weighted synth-action keys that feel nothing like a real piano; not recommended as a primary piano practice instrument.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 76 keys for extended range
- 76 keys for extended range
- Same quality sounds as PSR-E373
Cons
- Larger size reduces portability
- Larger size reduces portability
- Non-weighted action
Don't buy this if…
- This is a 76-key model, not 61; confirm that your stand and case accommodate the wider instrument.
- This is a 76-key model, not 61; confirm that your stand and case accommodate the wider instrument.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Intuitive user interface
- Intuitive user interface
- Good variety of accompaniment styles
Cons
- Limited sound editing capability
- Limited sound editing capability
- No MIDI over USB on base model
Don't buy this if…
- The EK-50L is designed for entertainment and accompaniment; serious piano students should consider weighted-key alternatives.
- The EK-50L is designed for entertainment and accompaniment; serious piano students should consider weighted-key alternatives.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Deep DAW integration
- Deep DAW integration
- Massive Analog Lab sound library
Cons
- No built-in sounds without computer
- No built-in sounds without computer
- Heavy for a controller at 17 lbs
Don't buy this if…
- This is a MIDI controller, not a standalone instrument; it requires a computer or compatible hardware synth to produce sound.
- This is a MIDI controller, not a standalone instrument; it requires a computer or compatible hardware synth to produce sound.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Best-in-class organ sounds
- Best-in-class organ sounds
- Seamless live performance transitions
Cons
- Very expensive
- Very expensive
- No onboard speakers
Don't buy this if…
- Nord keyboards hold value but require the Nord Sound Manager software to load new piano and sample libraries.
- Nord keyboards hold value but require the Nord Sound Manager software to load new piano and sample libraries.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Unique vocal synthesis feature
- Unique vocal synthesis feature
- Ultra-lightweight at 9 lbs
Cons
- Vocal synthesis has a learning curve
- Vocal synthesis has a learning curve
- Non-weighted keys
Don't buy this if…
- The vocal synthesis is a creative tool, not a replacement for actual vocals; results vary significantly by language and input.
- The vocal synthesis is a creative tool, not a replacement for actual vocals; results vary significantly by language and input.
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