Casio Digital Pianos: A Complete Buyer’s Guide for Beginners & Professionals

Casio has been a prominent name in the digital piano market, offering a diverse range of instruments that cater to both beginners and seasoned musicians. In recent years this range has developed to cater to the entire market and includes some leading features and incredible value for money.

In the UK, Casio's piano lineup is primarily divided into three main series: Privia , Celviano , and Casiotone. Each series is designed with unique features to meet varying musical needs and preferences.

The Casio Privia series is celebrated for its sleek, portable designs without compromising on sound quality. These pianos are equipped with Casio's advanced AiR (Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator) sound engine, delivering rich and authentic piano tones. The Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II keyboard provides a realistic touch, closely emulating the feel of an acoustic piano. This combination of portability and performance makes the Privia series ideal for both home use and stage performances.

Notable Models:

• PX-S1100 – Renowned for its slim profile and minimalist design, this model offers Bluetooth connectivity and a high-quality speaker system, making it a favorite among modern pianists.

• PX-S3100 – Building upon the features of the PX-S1100, the PX-S3100 includes additional tones and rhythms, an enhanced speaker system, and a graphic interface, providing greater versatility for performers.

• PX-770 – A highly popular entry-level digital piano with a compact design, the PX-770 features 19 instrument tones, a realistic key action, and a cabinet-style build that suits home use. Its concert play function allows users to play along with recordings of orchestras for a more immersive experience.

• PX-870 – The PX-870 is the flagship model of the Privia line, offering a more powerful speaker system and an enhanced dynamic range. It also includes a lid simulation function, which mimics the acoustic changes of opening and closing a grand piano lid.

• PX-S5000 – This new addition to the Privia lineup features a sophisticated sound engine and Casio’s innovative Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keys. Its compact design and Bluetooth audio capability make it ideal for both home and stage use.

• PX-S6000 – Expanding on the PX-S5000, this model introduces a customizable sound design system, allowing players to tailor tones to their specific preferences. The PX-S6000 also features an enhanced speaker system for a richer playing experience.

• PX-S7000 – The PX-S7000 stands out with a luxurious wood and metal finish, making it as much a piece of art as a musical instrument. Its advanced sound engine and Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keys provide an authentic playing experience, while its integrated stand and pedal unit make it ideal for home use.

For those seeking a more traditional aesthetic, the Celviano series offers classic cabinet designs combined with modern digital technology. These pianos are designed to replicate the experience of playing a grand piano, featuring high-quality sound engines and realistic key actions. The Celviano series is ideal for pianists who desire the look and feel of an acoustic piano with the benefits of digital features.

Notable Models:

• AP-270 – A perfect entry-level Celviano model, the AP-270 features two distinct grand piano tones, a full 88-key keyboard with scaled hammer action, and 192-note polyphony. Its elegant cabinet design makes it an attractive choice for home use.

• AP-470 – This model boasts a refined cabinet design, two distinctive grand piano tones, and an adjustable lid simulator, allowing players to customize their sound experience.

• AP-S200 - A stylish, ultra-slim digital piano ideal for beginners and small spaces, featuring a Smart Scaled Hammer Action keyboard, 19 tones, and Bluetooth connectivity. Despite its compact size, it delivers a full 88-key experience with expressive piano sounds.

• AP-300 - A traditional upright-style digital piano with a more classic aesthetic, offering the same sound engine and feature set as the AP-S200 but with a larger cabinet, enhanced pedal functionality, and a padded bench for added comfort.

• AP-S450 - This premium slim model adds a Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard with wooden keys, a 4-speaker sound system, and a Visual Information Bar—blending compact elegance with high-end performance and expressive control.

• AP-550 - A step up in the classic cabinet line, the AP-550 offers the same premium keyboard and sound system as the AP-S450 but with a more sophisticated upright cabinet, opening lid, and refined control interface, ideal for serious players and stylish interiors.

• AP-750 - The flagship Celviano model, featuring an 8-speaker Grandphonic sound system and AiR Grand Sound Source, designed to deliver a rich, immersive grand piano experience with advanced pedal behavior and luxurious cabinet styling.

The Casio Celviano Grand Hybrid series represents a fusion of traditional piano craftsmanship and advanced digital technology, developed in collaboration with renowned German piano maker C. Bechstein. This partnership has resulted in instruments that closely replicate the touch, tone, and resonance of acoustic grand pianos while offering the versatility and convenience of digital pianos.

At the heart of the Grand Hybrid pianos is the AiR Grand Sound Source, which delivers the authentic tones of three legendary grand pianos: the Berlin Grand, Hamburg Grand, and Vienna Grand. This technology incorporates features like Multi-dimensional Morphing for smooth tonal transitions and an Acoustic Simulator that reproduces the complex resonances of a grand piano's strings and soundboard.

Additionally, the Grand Acoustic System employs a multi-channel speaker setup to emulate the sound projection of a grand piano, creating a rich, immersive sound field. Features like the Hall Simulator and Concert Play allow pianists to experience the acoustics of famous concert venues and play alongside orchestral recordings, enhancing both practice and performance.

In summary, the Casio Celviano Grand Hybrid series offers pianists an instrument that combines the nuanced touch and sound of a grand piano with the benefits of digital innovation, making it suitable for both professional performance and home practice.

Notable Models:

• GP-310 – Part of Casio's Grand Hybrid line, the GP-310 combines advanced sound modeling with a natural wooden key action designed in collaboration with the piano maker C. Bechstein. This model delivers a highly authentic playing experience and detailed tone control.

• GP-510 – As the flagship Grand Hybrid model, the GP-510 offers the highest level of sound realism and touch sensitivity in the Celviano lineup. Its precision in tone reproduction and key response makes it one of the most advanced digital pianos on the market.

Casio maintains a comprehensive spare parts department in the UK providing parts for all their models which makes them easy to repair. Their portable pianos are perfectly repairable and we offer part-exchanges and sustainability credits for these models,

We feature a number of Casio pianos on our rental fleet including some portable pianos over 10 years old because they are still repairable.

Casio's digital piano range in the UK offers instruments that cater to a wide spectrum of musicians. Whether you're a beginner seeking an affordable and portable keyboard or a seasoned pianist desiring a traditional playing experience with modern enhancements, Casio's diverse lineup ensures that there's a digital piano to meet your specific needs. The Privia series stands out for its sleek design and versatility, the Celviano series excels in traditional aesthetics and rich sound, and the Casiotone series provides an accessible entry point for new players. Whatever your musical goals, Casio has a digital piano to inspire your journey.