Main trade-off
Yamaha YDP-105
It has no internal song recorder, so saving a performance needs a connected device.
Head-to-head
Yamaha YDP-105 vs Yamaha YDP-146: 146 adds hand-by-hand recording and wireless phone connections
The short answer
Choose the YDP-146 for onboard hand-by-hand recording and wireless phone connections. Choose the YDP-105 when simple wired practice is enough and the complete offer is substantially cheaper.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
A new model can add practice tools without taking more floor space
Both measure 1357 by 422 mm. That lets a buyer upgrade the recording and connection workflow without expanding the listed cabinet rectangle. You still need bench clearance and suitable delivery access, but room depth is not the differentiator between these two.
What this is based on
YDP-105: Listed width 1357 mm. YDP-146: Listed width 1357 mm. YDP-105: Depth before music rest 422 mm. YDP-146: Depth before music rest 422 mm. Conditional workflow inference from these documented inputs. No matched performance measurement.
Main trade-off
Yamaha YDP-146
Duo changes sound processing and pedal behavior. Set its routing for the lesson.
Yamaha YDP-105
- Choose it for
- A cabinet piano for headphones and paper-score practice covers your routine
- Main trade-off
- It has no internal song recorder, so saving a performance needs a connected device.
Yamaha YDP-146
- Choose it for
- You record one hand without a connected device
- You want phone music and wireless MIDI in your lesson setup
- Main trade-off
- Duo changes sound processing and pedal behavior. Set its routing for the lesson.
About this comparison
Yamaha YDP-105 vs Yamaha YDP-146: compare keyboard mechanism, internal recorder tracks, included bluetooth audio reception and the practice routines that change the better choice.
Both are Yamaha GHS cabinet pianos with the same listed floor dimensions and three included pedals. The newer YDP-146 adds a more self-contained recording and wireless practice routine.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
The room already fits the YDP-105 footprint
Both measure 1357 by 422 mm. That lets a buyer upgrade the recording and connection workflow without expanding the listed cabinet rectangle. You still need bench clearance and suitable delivery access, but room depth is not the differentiator between these two.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Good
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Good
You record one hand without a connected device
The YDP-146 has two internal recorder tracks. YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If the phone is being used by another household member or you prefer it outside the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Caution
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Better fit
You want phone music and wireless MIDI in your lesson setup
YDP-146 supports Bluetooth audio reception and MIDI in supported regions. YDP-105 has no Bluetooth. That can let the newer piano receive backing music and connect compatible note-responsive software. Verify the exact US unit and app, since Bluetooth support is subject to regional specifications.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Caution
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Better fit
You only need a complete three-pedal piano with headphones
The YDP-105 already supplies that foundation. Check its lower complete price against features you would actually use.
- Yamaha YDP-105
- Good
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Good
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
A new model can add practice tools without taking more floor space
Both measure 1357 by 422 mm. That lets a buyer upgrade the recording and connection workflow without expanding the listed cabinet rectangle. You still need bench clearance and suitable delivery access, but room depth is not the differentiator between these two.
How we reached this conclusion
YDP-105: Listed width 1357 mm. YDP-146: Listed width 1357 mm. YDP-105: Depth before music rest 422 mm. YDP-146: Depth before music rest 422 mm. Conditional workflow inference from these documented inputs. No matched performance measurement.
A phone-free hand exercise favors the internal recorder
The YDP-146 has two internal recorder tracks. YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If the phone is being used by another household member or you prefer it outside the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
How we reached this conclusion
YDP-105: Internal recorder tracks No internal recorder. YDP-146: Internal recorder tracks 2. YDP-105: Live USB audio interface Yes. YDP-146: Live USB audio interface Yes. Conditional workflow inference from these documented inputs. No matched performance measurement.
A wireless label now covers two different lesson tasks
YDP-146 supports Bluetooth audio reception and MIDI in supported regions. YDP-105 has no Bluetooth. That can let the newer piano receive backing music and connect compatible note-responsive software. Verify the exact US unit and app, since Bluetooth support is subject to regional specifications.
How we reached this conclusion
YDP-105: Included Bluetooth audio reception No. YDP-146: Included Bluetooth audio reception Yes. YDP-105: Included Bluetooth MIDI Not established in the checked record. YDP-146: Included Bluetooth MIDI Yes. Conditional workflow inference from these documented inputs. No matched performance measurement.
Choice A
Yamaha, YDP-105
YDP-105
A matching cabinet, three pedals and two headphone sockets make the YDP-105 a ready-made home practice station. USB audio lets you record through a compatible connected device.
- Best matched use
- A cabinet piano for headphones and paper-score practice covers your routine
Checked facts
- Keyboard mechanism: GHS
- Internal recorder tracks: No internal recorder
- Included Bluetooth audio reception: No
- Included Bluetooth MIDI: Not established in the checked record
Choice B
Yamaha, YDP-146
YDP-146
Two headphone sockets, configurable Duo routing and a two-track recorder make the new YDP-146 practical for a shared lesson corner. Its cabinet and three pedals are included.
- Best matched use
- You record one hand without a connected device
Checked facts
- Keyboard mechanism: GHS
- Internal recorder tracks: 2
- Included Bluetooth audio reception: Yes
- Included Bluetooth MIDI: Yes
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Yamaha YDP-105 | Yamaha YDP-146 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard mechanism | GHS | GHS | Try the documented mechanism before treating its name as a guarantee about feel or mechanical noise. |
| Internal recorder tracks | No internal recorder | 2 | Track allocation and independent overdubbing matter more than a large number alone. |
| Included Bluetooth audio reception | No | Yes | Audio reception carries backing music from a supported device, not sound to wireless headphones. |
| Included Bluetooth MIDI | Not established in the checked record | Yes | A compatible note-responsive app needs MIDI support rather than an audio-only Bluetooth connection. |
| Listed width | 1357 mm | 1357 mm | A narrow wall gap needs a width check in addition to the space used by the bench and player. |
| Depth before music rest | 422 mm | 422 mm | Bare depth excludes the music rest, cable route and comfortable playing clearance. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Yamaha YDP-105
- Plan delivery and assembly around the 37.5 kg assembled instrument.
If you choose Yamaha YDP-146
- Connecting Smart Pianist disables the piano's control panel until the connection ends.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
The YDP-105 complete offer costs less and you do not need onboard recording or Bluetooth
Choose Yamaha YDP-105. YDP-105 supplies a cabinet, three pedals, two headphone sockets and USB audio. Choose it when its exact complete price is lower and the newer model's internal recorder and wireless connections would go unused.
You record one hand without a connected device
Choose Yamaha YDP-146. The YDP-146 has two internal recorder tracks. YDP-105 needs a connected device to save a take, even though it provides USB audio. If the phone is being used by another household member or you prefer it outside the lesson, the newer model removes that dependency.
You require a verified winner for mechanical key noise or personal playing comfort
Choose neither. The manufacturer records do not provide a matched test for those outcomes. Try the instruments in your intended conditions.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
What this comparison cannot tell you
- The comparison uses documented specifications and conditional setup reasoning. We have not measured key feel, mechanical noise or speaker performance side by side.
- Dimensions describe the specified body or cabinet. Leave room for the rest, cables, bench and player.
- Check the exact Amazon model, color, supplied accessories, condition and delivery date before ordering.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current digital pianos comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
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| Yamaha YDP-146 |
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A cabinet piano for headphones and paper-score practice covers your routine
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You record one hand without a connected device
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