Korg SP 250 or Yamaha P-85

[Relica]

Hello I am new and looking forward to meeting you in the forums.

I created a thread on the international piano forums until a kind person over there directed me here.

I have two questions relating to digital pianos.

I have a budget of £500 and I have decided between either the Korg SP 250 or Yamaha P-85. The most important aspect to me is the weighted keyboard and want to be able to move from the digital to an acoustic for when I take grades.

So which piano has the best action most closely linked to an acoustic?

Secondly, does anyone know where I can try out both models together in the North East Midlands/Lincolnshire/Yorshire area.

Thanks in advance.

[markymark]

Personally, I prefer the keyboard action and sound of the P-85. I don't think the SP-250 has a realistic piano sound at all - just kind of okay but not as as good as Yamaha. If I remember rightly, the P-85 has rounded bottom which can make it feel less solid or robust when being played but with the right stand it should be okay.

Have you tried them yet yourself?

[Relica]

Thanks for the advise. I think the Yamaha P85 had the better sound but the keyboard action of the Korg SP 250 was better even to my limited knowledge.

I have since ordered the Korg Sp 250 so here hoping everything is OK.

[markymark]

So long as you got a chance to try it for yourself and are not relying solely on other peoples' opinions.