Donner DEP-20 Beginner Digital Piano 88 Key Full Size Weighted Keyboard, Portable Electric Piano with Sustain Pedal, Power Supply

Very pleased with this piano. I was looking for a fully weighted keyboard with 88 keys just for casual home use, and we are very happy with this one! The only minor thing to get used to was that the keys require a slightly firmer touch than our other regular piano, unsure if this could be said about all digital pianos or not. Overall we are very happy with the purchase! It arrived 3 days early too, always a bonus!

This is full size keyboard with "weighted" keys. What that means is that it has the same feel as a piano rather than the soft feel of cheap electronic keyboards. It also registers how hard you strike the key and plays softer/louder accordingly. This is important if you want to the feel of playing a "real" piano. The piano does NOT come with a stand, I used a cheap "X" stand that I already have. This could be a problem if you don't have a large table to put it on. On the other hand the piano has feet that lift it off the table so that the sound that comes from the bottom resonates on the table rather than be muffled (there are also smaller speakers on the top). I think it sounds great and is pretty loud. There are 2 convenient headphones jacks to practice in silence (and duets :) ) I tried also connecting the audio out to an amplifier and boy did it sound great with a full size speaker! The piano has lots of different sounds, from bells, to organ, to strings, etc... so I'm sure there are lots of sounds for everybody, but I wanted a piano, so I really only use the "Grand Piano" sound which is the default when you turn it on. From the photos you can see it has a sustain pedal like a real piano to let the notes resonate even when you let go (see the video). According to the manual you can also get a 3 pedal set, but it doesn't come with it. As you can see from the photos on Amazon, the piano comes with a music sheet holder, I don't have it up in the video. There are lots of cool features, like the ability to play along with demo tracks, do automatic chords, etc... I didn't play with too many of those, because I wanted a piano but I didn't have the money or room for a "real" piano. I do like that it has a built-in metronome, playing with a metronome beat is an important skill for beginners. I love the ability to play along with your own MP3s/tracks. either use the "audio in" cable or plug a USB stick with your tracks right in the back of the piano. Anything bad? Well, I mentioned that it doesn't come with a stand. I have bought other Donner instruments and they came with a bunch of accessories so I had assumed it would come with a stand (my mistake). I gues that way you can buy anything you want (you can see mine is cheap and is wobbly in the video). The black keys are slightly textured on the top instead of 100% smooth. Maybe some pianos are that way (black keys used to be made out of ebony, which is wood, and white keys covered with ivory, which is very smooth), but the piano I grew up with had very smooth black keys. Probably a matter of personal preference. My son is the real piano player in the family but too shy for a video, so you get to hear my playing. My phone is not great at recording videos, it sounds better in person, but you get the idea. This instrument is a great alternative for a student that is just starting and may not stick to his piano lessons (I'm looking at my other son here :+) ) and is a good portable option if you play with friends outside of the home. I'm attaching a few photos and a quick video review, and I will answer comments to my review if I can.

First and foremost, for an electric piano at this price, its a great deal. I wanted a weighted 88 key keyboard/piano that plays like a real piano, and this does. I've had this piano for a few days now, and have been playing it a lot. I am very happy with this purchase and recommend it to anyone who is looking for an electric piano in this price range. The construction of this piano is a lot more durable than I was expecting it to be. I tried to put some info down below on the features I've noticed so far, I hope this helps anyone who reads it. Why did I buy this piano: I bought this for my daughters who I am going to start giving lessons to. I have a cheaper Yamaha keyboard that was more for recording, and doesn't feel and play like a real piano, so I started shopping for something like this so my daughters will be able to get the idea of the feel of a acoustic piano. I didn't want to go too cheap in the hope that they stick with it, and I can get a few years out of it. Speakers: The speakers are very clear, and do not seem to clip or scratch when turned all the way up. Even with the bass sounds, the speakers perform great. I've been keeping the volume at about 75%, and that's really all that's needed. The speakers have some great range and handle high end and low end really well. I've also noticed that nothing on the piano vibrates, hums or gives any annoying, unintended sound when the volume is up. Headphones: There are 2 1/4 in headphones jacks in the front of the piano, which is nice so you're not looking behind it to plug them in when you want to play quietly. I'm playing with more studio quality headphones and the volume isn't clipping in the headphones, but that could be due to the type i'm using. I'm not sure how it will sound with earbud type headphones. Weighted Keys: All in all, I'm happy with the weight and the pressure needed to press the keys. They may be a little heavier than the acoustic piano I grew up with, but they're really natural feeling. The keys themselves actually have some density to them, and don't feel like cheap, hollow plastic like many keyboards do. They do have felt at the base of the keys unlike many low cost keyboards. Sound Effects: There are a lot, but I stick with the Grand Piano, or Bright Piano effect. Like many keyboards, most effects are unnecessary, but they're there if you need them. There are some decent strings, orchestra, and pads with this keyboard. Sustain Pedal: The frame is plastic but the pedal itself is metal and feels really durable. It just has a 1/4 in jack and plugs in the back. No issues with mine, works as expected. USB and MP3: I haven't used either of these yet, but plan to use the USB for recording on a DAW. On board recording: This works great and is easy to use. I haven't messed with this a ton, but I don't think it will create a loop to play over, but I could be wrong. From what I've seen, the recording feature just records the whole song your playing, then you can play over it while replaying the track. Recommendation: I'm giving it 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone looking in this price range. Its not going to play like a pristine $2000 electric piano, but at this price range and for what I'm doing with it, I'm very impressed with it.

Following up on my earlier negative review, Donner reached out and expedited a new keyboard to us, which is working beautifully. Thank you, Donner! We are fans again.

This keyboard worked great until it stopped turning on. Now we are being ghosted by Donner and are stuck with a $300+ keyboard that doesn't turn on, and no replacement in sight.

Sounds so real and keys feel so good to play with. Makes you want to keep playing more!

Great product (especially for it’s price point)!

What a great starter keyboard for my son who's learning piano. It came quickly in the mail and had an issue with one of the keys and part of the stand. The customer service was quick to understand the problem and overnight me replacement parts with instructional install videos. The keyboard is very much a starter keyboard, no bells and whistles, but it sounds great and does exactly what we need it to do.