Introducing Yamaha’s P-Series Digital Pianos: P-225 and P-145

Experience the brilliance of Yamaha's P-Series – the P-225 and P-145. These meticulously crafted instruments are designed to enhance seamless playing, making them ideal for both beginners and enthusiasts. With striking aesthetics and exceptional musical capabilities, the P-Series pianos promise an unmatched musical journey.

Yamaha's P-Series digital pianos are renowned for their signature dynamic sound and high-quality performance, paired with the natural touch response that the brand is famous for. This commitment to excellence is further evident in the incorporation of a premium built-in stereo speaker system, elevating your musical experience.

Here's a quick rundown of the distinctive features that set the P-225 and P-145 digital pianos apart:

Key Features Comparison: P-225 vs. P-145

Design Comparison: P-225 vs. P-145 

The P-225 and P-145 digital pianos look quite similar. They both have a minimalistic design that evokes the essence of a grand piano. These instruments fit well in homes and they're also easy to carry due to their manageable weight. 

Distinguishing between the two, the P-225 offers an expanded range of functions and a more user-friendly interface in comparison to the P-114. This model features additional buttons on its interface, enhancing the ease of navigation between functions.

The P-145 comes only in black, while the P-225 comes in black and white.

Picture of the P-145

Picture of the P-225

Sound Comparison: P-225 vs. P-145

P-225: Experience the acclaimed sound of Yamaha's top CFX concert grand piano with the P-225. Using clever technology (VRM Lite), it replicates the unique string resonance of a grand piano, making each key press special. Immerse yourself in the exquisite tones loved by renowned pianists, complete with lifelike echoes.

P-145: Step into the sound of a Yamaha full concert grand with the P-145. It originates from the CFIIIS, Yamaha's premier concert grand piano line, including the famous CFX. The tone comes from a piano with bright, transparent qualities, spacious treble, and a solid sonic presence. Plus, discover the added richness of damper resonance, creating extra echoes when you use the pedal. Embrace the deep, authentic grand piano sound that's truly a delight.

Overall, we can conclude that the Yamaha CFX sound of the P-225 surpasses the CFIIS sound of the P-145 in terms of quality.

Key Comparison: P-145 vs. P-225

Both the P-145 and P-225 digital pianos feature the newly developed GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) Keyboard, designed to provide a lifelike playing experience. This technology replicates the touch of acoustic piano keys, with lower keys offering a heavier touch and higher keys responding more lightly. This results in a genuine and responsive playing feel that has earned high praise from customers. Further, the keyboard unit is more compact than in previous models, while still offering an outstanding playing feel. Also, the keys at the P-225 have a little red detail at the top of the keys, which makes the design higher quality.

Picture of the keys P-145

Picture of the keys P-225

Speaker Comparison: P-225 vs. P-145 Digital Pianos

Both the digital pianos have their big speakers at the back and 2 little speakers at the top. The speaker copies the way a grand piano's sound bounces. It's smart for walls, making clear sound with a special design. You'll hear a nice mix of mid-to-high notes, strong low notes, and clear high notes from the tweeters. But they look a bit different.

Choosing the Right Stand: P-225 vs. P-145

If you're dedicated to truly playing the piano and not just using it casually on a tabletop, getting a stand is a smart choice. The optional stand can be easily and safely assembled, when purchased separately. A stand guarantees stability, the right height, and proper posture for your playing comfort.

For the P-225: We suggest considering the optional L-200 stand, a great match for this model.

For the P-145: If you own a P-145, the L-100 stand is the recommended choice.

Enhancing Your Piano Experience: Pedal Options for P-225 and P-145

Elevating your piano playing experience often involves the thoughtful inclusion of sustain pedals, offering an enriched and authentic performance style.

P-225 Pedal Options:

LP-1 Three-Pedal Unit: Crafted to emulate the grand piano experience, the LP-1 three-pedal unit offers a luxurious and realistic feel, along with support for half-pedaling. It's an excellent match for those seeking a high-quality pedal experience.

FC3A Sustain Pedal: Another alternative for the P-225, the FC3A sustain pedal also supports half-pedaling, enriching you’re playing dynamics.

P-145 Pedal Options:

LP-5A Three-Pedal Unit: Designed to add an authentic touch to your performance style, the LP-5A three-pedal unit complements the P-145. Its gray color and plastic construction make it a versatile choice.

FC3A Foot Pedal: Additionally, the FC3A foot pedal, supporting half-pedaling, is at your disposal for nuanced expression.

In conclusion, we can say that the LP-1 three unit-pedal unit has a better quality and design then the LP-5A three-pedal unit.

Carrying Case for P-225 and P-145

For those on the move, both digital pianos are designed with portability in mind, being lightweight and effortless to transport. If you plan to take your piano along while traveling, for live performances, or to your workplace, you can opt for the dedicated keyboard bag (SC-KB851) available as an optional accessory. This purpose-built case ensures the safety and security of your instrument while you're on the go.

App Compatibility

Both the P-225 and P-145 offer compatibility with the "Smart Pianist" digital piano app. This app provides a seamless way to control all functions of the digital piano through your smart device's screen, eliminating the need for a manual. Whether it's navigating features or settings, the intuitive app interface simplifies the process.

To connect your smart device to the digital piano and use the app, you have two options: you can either use a cable or opt for wireless connection using the Yamaha UD-BT01 (sold separately; available for iOS devices only). This flexibility ensures a convenient and hassle-free experience when utilizing the app's features.

Connectivity Comparison:

Let's explore the connectivity features of the P-225 and P-145 digital pianos. These two models offer different connectivity functions to enhance your playing experience.

P-225 Connectivity:

• USB to HOST

• Pedal unit

• Sustain

• AUX OUT

• Adaptor

• Dual headphone ports

An interesting aspect of the P-225 is the strategically positioned front headphone connection. This placement ensures easy access for connecting your headphones, streamlining the setup process.

P-145 Connectivity:

• USB to HOST

• Pedal unit

• Sustain

• Single headphone port

• Adaptor

One distinctive characteristic of the P-145 is the placement of its headphone connection, which is situated at the back of the piano.

Functions: P-145 vs P-225

Here is an overview of all the functions of the P-225 and P-145.

P-145 Functions:

• 10 distinct voices

• 20 engaging songs

• Headphone connectivity

• Metronome

• Sound boost

P-225 Functions:

• 24 versatile voices

• 71 songs

• Headphone connectivity

• Recording capabilities

• Metronome

• 20 dynamic rhythms

• Bluetooth audio compatibility

• Sound boost

• Innovative stereophonic optimizer

In comparison, while the P-145 offers an array of cool features, has the P-225 a bit more functions to choose from.

Conclusion: P-225 and P-145

In summary, both pianos boast beautiful minimalistic designs, catering to both beginners and advanced players.

However, for those willing to invest a bit more, the P-225 emerges as a compelling choice. It delivers a superior sound experience with Yamaha's renowned CFX concert grand piano, surpassing the P-145's CFIIIS sound.

Additionally, the P-225's menu benefits from its well-designed array of buttons, enhancing ease of navigation.

Notably, the placement of headphone jacks at the front of the P-225 further adds to its convenience for headphone listening.

And the P-145 comes only in black, while the P-225 comes in black and white.