Does the P-S500 have weighted keys?

Yes. It has 88 GHS weighted, touch-sensitive keys. The action is lighter than Yamaha's NWX and GrandTouch actions found on higher models.

Do I need the Smart Pianist app to use it?

No, you can play it standalone with its onboard voices and Stream Lights. The app adds hundreds of voices, styles, lessons and deeper settings.

How does it compare with the Yamaha P-515?

The P-515 has a heavier NWX wooden-key action and stronger onboard sounds, aimed at serious players. The P-S500 focuses on lighted learning and app control for beginners and casual players.

Does it have built-in speakers?

Yes, it has onboard speakers, so no amp is needed at home. For stage use, line outputs let you connect to a PA.

Can it connect to headphones and a phone?

Yes. It has a headphone jack for silent practice and Bluetooth/USB connectivity for the Smart Pianist app.

What comes in the box?

The piano, a power adapter, a music rest and the stand hardware where the bundle includes a stand. Check the specific bundle for a bench and pedals.

Where is the Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key cheapest?

At Walmart, for $1,679.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key

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Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key

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Our take on the Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key

The P-S500 is an 88-key digital piano with Yamaha's GHS weighted, touch-sensitive action and samples of the CFX concert grand and Bösendorfer Imperial. Its standout feature is the Stream Lights: keys light up to guide you through built-in songs and lessons, and the touch panel plus Smart Pianist app unlock hundreds of voices, styles and practice tools. It suits beginners and casual players who want guided learning and app control more than gigging musicians, who will find the plastic GHS action and onboard speaker system a step below the P-515 or a Clavinova.

Best forBeginners learning with lighted keysHome players who want app-based controlFamilies with mixed skill levelsCasual players who want many voices and styles

Pros

Stream Lights guide you through songs and lessons
CFX and Bösendorfer grand piano samples
88 GHS weighted, touch-sensitive keys
Touch panel plus Smart Pianist app for deep control
Built-in speakers and Bluetooth connectivity

Cons

GHS action is lighter and less refined than Yamaha's NWX or GrandTouch
Plastic key feel and case don't match pricier Clavinova models
Many features depend on the Smart Pianist app
Onboard sounds and styles are more limited without a phone or tablet

Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key prices at every store

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Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,679.99 on Nov 11 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

Owners treat the P-S500 as a friendly practice piano: the lighted keys and app make learning easier, and the CFX and Bösendorfer voices are well liked. Experienced players say the GHS action feels light and plasticky next to Yamaha's higher-tier keyboards.

What people mention

Key actionMixedBeginners find the weighted GHS keys comfortable, while experienced players call them light and plasticky.
Stream LightsPraisedOwners say the lighted keys make following songs and lessons much easier.
Piano soundPraisedThe CFX and Bösendorfer samples are described as rich and convincing for the class.
App relianceCriticisedReviewers note that many voices, styles and settings only open up through Smart Pianist.
BuildMixedThe cabinet suits a living room, but some owners find it less solid than Clavinova models.

About the Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key

The P-S500 from Yamaha combines 88 GHS weighted keys, CFX and Bosendorfer piano samples, stream lights, a touch control panel and smart device connectivity into an instrument that is both classic and futuristic. While the hi-tech touch control panel gives you several voices, styles and lessons, connecting the instrument to Smart Pianist will unlock its full potential and give you access to hundreds of voices, styles, lessons, reverbs, layers and more.

Specifications

Qty. Keys (pcs): 88Source
Color: WhiteSource
Key Functions: Weighted Keys, Touch-SensitiveSource
Actual Color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

Does the P-S500 have weighted keys?: Yes. It has 88 GHS weighted, touch-sensitive keys. The action is lighter than Yamaha's NWX and GrandTouch actions found on higher models.
Do I need the Smart Pianist app to use it?: No, you can play it standalone with its onboard voices and Stream Lights. The app adds hundreds of voices, styles, lessons and deeper settings.
How does it compare with the Yamaha P-515?: The P-515 has a heavier NWX wooden-key action and stronger onboard sounds, aimed at serious players. The P-S500 focuses on lighted learning and app control for beginners and casual players.
Does it have built-in speakers?: Yes, it has onboard speakers, so no amp is needed at home. For stage use, line outputs let you connect to a PA.
Can it connect to headphones and a phone?: Yes. It has a headphone jack for silent practice and Bluetooth/USB connectivity for the Smart Pianist app.
What comes in the box?: The piano, a power adapter, a music rest and the stand hardware where the bundle includes a stand. Check the specific bundle for a bench and pedals.
Where is the Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key cheapest?: At Walmart, for $1,679.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Yamaha P-S500 Digital Piano 88-Key?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.