Best Keyboards Under £100
Here at Normans we provide our customers with a wide range of keyboards, designed to cater to the needs of any musician. However, it may be very hard to choose the right instrument for you, especially one that is most cost-effective and offers the best value for money. This is why we have compiled five of our most popular keyboards under £100 so you can see which one is the best in the budget range.
Casio CTK-240 49 Note Full Size Keyboard - the most cost-effective way to start learning to play
The Casio CTK-240 is the most cost-effective keyboard on this list which includes a whopping 100 rhythms and 100 tones, which is great for a beginner’s keyboard at this price. It even has some lesson functions that will help you make the first steps in playing the keyboard and there is a handy LCD screen so you can see your selections. All-round brilliant option if you or your child is just starting out on the keyboard.There are 49 full-size keys, which would be perfectly fine to start on, however, you may feel that the keyboard is a little too limited after a while. An optimum amount of keys would be 61, but, this will again be reflective of the price. The keyboard runs on 6 AA batteries (not included); however, you can also purchase an adaptor for it. We also have a package deal that includes free headphones and a free adaptor – click here to view it.
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Yamaha PSR-F50 Portable Keyboard - excellent choice for classrooms and teachers
Yamaha PSR-F50 Portable Keyboard is designed specifically with teachers and education services in mind to offer the best possible learning platform with quality Yamaha sounds and functions at the cheapest price. This is achieved by taking away a lot of gimmicky features, leaving you with the most important options for the best possible learning features. The PSR-F50 has a really nice piano sound, 61 full-size keys and the panel is colour coded making it very easy to find everything you need to use on this instrument. Unlike most other beginner’s keyboards, this model does not have on-board lesson functions, which might be a downside if you are looking to teach yourself, however, in a teaching environment, they would not be necessary and excluding the lessons also cuts down on the costs. There are functions like duo which splits the keyboard in half, allowing for the pupil to repeat the teacher’s hand, contributing to a quality learning experience. This would definitely be the perfect platform to learn on if you are having lessons or are a teacher and the PSR-F50 keyboard offers a stunning Yamaha soundat a breakthrough price.
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Yamaha YPT255 61 Note Keyboard – recently upgraded from the YPT230 - great lesson functions and versatile, arranger-style features at a value price
Without a doubt, Yamaha make some of the best beginner's keyboards and their new YPT255 model is no exception! This instrument is the perfect choice for a beginner of any age to start learning as it offers 61 full size keys, Yamaha's iconic piano sound, 385 voices and 100 styles suitable for a range of genres. But it doesn't stop there - it even has the improved Yamaha Y.E.S Education Suite with 9-step lessons that lets you learn in a number of ways through popular songs. So whether you are looking to learn or simply get creative with a great value keyboard, the Yamaha YPT255 may just be ideal for you! It also has 385 quality voices, 100 styles and the voices and rhythms give you plenty of room for experimenting or simply having fun.
Casio LK-160 61 Note Lighting Keyboard – recently upgraded from the LK-120 - revolutionary key lighting function makes the learning process much easier and more engaging
Designed to provide an exceptional learning experience, Casio LK-160 features everything you need for a successful start in playing the keyboard. There are 61 piano-style keys that are really nice to play, a great variety of on-board sounds and rhythms and, of course, the key lighting lesson function that gradually teaches you phrases, right and left hand parts so that you can learn to play a range of songs in no time! This instrument is perfect for anyone wanting to play the keyboard and with a range of additional features, it will certainly inspire your creativity, motivating you to play for hours.
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Axus AXP25 Touch Sensitive Keyboard – the only keyboard in this price range to offer touch sensitivity as well as a selection of other features, best in terms of value for money
Designed with beginners and musicians on a budget in mind, the powerful Axus AXP25 offers you everything you need from expressive touch sensitivity and realistic piano sound to a range of DSP effects, versatile connectivity, backing tracks and sounds! The AXP25 is a follow up model from our ever popular Axus AXP2 and the new instrument is now better than ever. Here at Normans we are very excited for the launch of the latest Axus 61 Note Keyboard and we are sure you will not be disappointed.
See more information here or check our Blog for our keyboard specialist Diana's review of the AXP25.
If you have any more questions on any of these keyboards, or any other in our range, feel free to leave a comment below or drop us an email and we'll be happy to help and advise!