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Keyboard manufacturers have been getting creative over the last 10 years. Some great advancements have been made and of those the invention of Bluetooth wireless digital piano keyboards.
Wireless technology is slowly starting to make its mark on digital pianos and I see this to be a major trend going forward.
My overall opinion is that Bluetooth wireless keyboards are great because they allow you to hook up wireless to your cellphones or headphones. This is great for younger pianists who want access to learning programs on their keyboards.
In this article we are going to breakdown the best Bluetooth digital pianos currently available.
Editors Note* This article was updated in December of 2023 to include two new choices and replace two that no longer make the cut.
My Top Wireless Digital Piano Picks
Below is a quick overview of my favorite picks. I have the links going to my favorite retailer for musical instruments, Sweetwater. You can also view some of these at Guitar Center if you scroll down to the list.
IMAGE | PRODUCT | DETAILS | CHECK PRICE |
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Editors Choice | Korg C1 Air |
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SWEETWATER |
Runner Up | Roland FP 30X |
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SWEETWATER |
Alternative | Kawai ES 110 |
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SWEETWATER |
Budget | Roland GO 88 |
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SWEETWATER |
Why Are Bluetooth Keyboards A Smart Choice
I personally like them because they provide you with capabilities other keyboards don’t. Players of all levels can use them and take advantage of their capabilities. You can seamlessly connect your smartphone or computers with them to access songs and lessons.
I highly recommend checking out my guide on the best digital pianos under $500.
I believe Bluetooth is the way of the future in every way for musicians. We are starting to see this technology with every instrument since it’s wireless. The fewer cables, the easier it is to set up and play shows or record.
Bluetooth MIDI
Keyboards with Bluetooth MIDI allow you to connect to your computer and record wirelessly. This is a fun feature because it makes it so you don’t need a cable to connect with.
There are Bluetooth MIDI keyboard controllers that strictly control MIDI. These are different than what we are talking about as the ones in this post have internal sounds.
Pure MIDI controllers make zero sound unless connected to a computer. The keyboards in this post all have internal sounds.
Best Bluetooth Digital Pianos And Keyboards
Here are my favorite picks that have been carefully decided upon. I hope that you enjoy the list!
Roland FP-90X – Best Bluetooth Digital Piano
The FP-90X is one of the top picks currently on the market. With some of the most realistic key-action on the market, the FP-90X is an easy choice.
The Roland FP-90X is a state of the art machine that has the most Bluetooth functionalities that you can find in a digital piano.
You can do audio playback via audio, as well as have access to Bluetooth MIDI. This an incredible feat for a digital piano and it can greatly help when performing live.
The FP-90X is packing with an incredible keyboard bed as well as some phenomenal speakers and connectivity.
Look to see more digital pianos in the industry start to push more towards Bluetooth capabilities similar to the FP-90X.
Korg C1 Air
The Korg C1 Air is incredible. The Bluetooth capabilities allow you to use the onboard speakers to play music from as well.
The Korg C1 Air is a great look at a digital piano with Bluetooth connectivity. I am a big fan of Korg pianos and I like the use of the Bluetooth audio playback on this keyboard. This allows you to connect with a smartphone and play alongside your favorite songs.
When you aren’t playing your keyboard you can actually use the Bluetooth as a speaker system. This is crazy cool to me and I expect to see other companies copy this design. You get a quality digital piano with a great speaker system all in one product.
I like that this is such a high-quality digital piano, yet it still has Bluetooth. It is crazy to me that you can use this as a keyboard and also use it as a speaker system. I do believe we will start to see this becoming the industry standard as it really does make sense.
Roland Go 88 – Budget Pick
The Roland GO-88 is a great choice for those on a tight budget. While the sounds aren't as solid as the top picks here, it offers a wide variety of sounds for church performance.
This is a keyboard with wireless abilities made by Roland. The main goal of this product is to allow you to connect your phones to it to access learning programs and song features via Bluetooth.
I like this because it’s a total keyboard for on the go. You can use them pretty much anywhere and connect it to your phones or computers. It is battery powered meaning you don’t need a power source. This is one of its best features.
The actual keyboard itself has 88 keys that feel pretty nice. I will say this is a keyboard that fits beginners much better than advanced pianists. If you are an advanced pianist, this could still make sense if you want something to write with outside of your main keyboard.
You can travel easily with this as it a portable keyboard designed for on the go musicians.
Casio Privia PX-S11000
The Privia PX S1100 is one of the best Bluetooth choices availble. It's brand new to the market, has incredible speakers and great key action.
The Casio Privia PX-S11000 is one of the newer models of Bluetooth digital pianos. The Bluetooth design is perfect for those who want to hook up a cellular device to their speakers and play along with the audio.
This can come in handy if you’re using your phone and pulling up videos from Youtube or pulling in audio from something you have been working on.
Kawai ES110 88
The Kawai ES-110 is no doubt one of the best options under $1,000. The current price is baffling to me as this is such a great instrument.
Kawai is a name in the industry that is known for its digital pianos. This one in specific comes with wireless capabilities that musicians can take advantage of. You get everything that a quality digital piano has and also get the Bluetooth features.
This keyboard is also available in black & white. I believe the black one looks a little cooler, but that’s my personal preference.
The touch and feel on this piano is what seals the deal for most pianists. It really feels like an acoustic piano and it also has Bluetooth
Many people refer to Kawai as the best digital pianos as their key quality is second to none.
Conclusion
I hope this post gives you a good idea of what keyboards with Bluetooth will work for you. As Bluetooth continues to grow, I will update this post with better options.
It was my goal to highlight some of the best piano keyboards with Bluetooth and I hope you found what you were looking for.
If you would like to read more about cheaper options, check out the best digital pianos for under $300.
7 comments
Hi, when reading about Roland 61 (which I bought) This is a keyboard with wireless abilities made by Roland. The main goal of this product is to allow you to connect your phones to it to access learning programs and song features via Bluetooth.
How is it possible to connect it to wireless headphones via bluetooth?
I would really appreciate an answer since I’m struggling with this. Thank you!
I need a piano keyboard for my KID. That will work with IPAD programs. I don’t want to spend $300. What is a good brand that is under $100 that will work with an IPAD. It does not have to be wireless. MIDI cable?
Hey Melissa, I would recommend the Rockjam 54. $72 and it works with ipads.
I currently have a Privia and a Bluetooth External Speaker. I can connect with cords (of course) But what I am looking to do is to find a digital (bluetooth) piano that I can use with my bluetooth speaker wirelessly. HELP!!!
Me Too!!! I hope you find one and let us all know!!
Hi Carol,
I currently do not know of a Bluetooth digital piano that will allow you to wireless connect to an external speaker. If I find one capable of doing this, I will be sure to include it!
Chris
Hi Chris I want to buy my first piano, my options are the Roland go or the kawai 110, I was wondering if the kawai have the same Bluetooth than the Roland, I would like to use my iPhone to learn… are both the same in this sense?