Thomann DP-28 Plus

As an advanced pianist who regularly plays on a Yamaha Grand Piano, I often struggle to find an electric stage piano that doesn’t feel like a major compromise. Many models leave me feeling disconnected from the joy of piano playing. However, the Thomann DP-28 Plus was a pleasant surprise—I actually enjoy practicing on it, something I can't say for many other stage pianos.

I’ve tried numerous stage pianos, including my Nord Stage 3 HP76 (which I personally dislike for its keyboard feel) and the Kawai MP7, which, in my opinion, has the best stage piano keyboard on the market. Yet, despite being one of the cheapest stage pianos available, the DP-28 Plus delivers an unexpectedly enjoyable playing experience.

Key Highlights
✅ Good Keyboard Feel – While it’s not on the level of high-end models like the Kawai MP7, the DP-28 Plus offers a satisfying hammer-action response for both beginners and experienced pianists.
✅ Great Piano Sounds – The built-in piano sounds are impressive for this price range, making practice sessions enjoyable.
✅ Useful Features – The inclusion of a metronome, drum patterns, and Bluetooth connectivity adds versatility, especially for modern practice methods using apps for sight-reading, solfège, or rhythm training.
✅ Powerful Speakers – The built-in speakers are surprisingly loud and good-sounding, outperforming even some more expensive Casio digital pianos I’ve owned.
✅ Great for Busking & Secondary Use – I’m looking forward to trying this piano on the street, as it seems perfect for busking. It’s also a great second piano for practice, small gigs, or secondary locations.

Final Verdict
I highly recommend the Thomann DP-28 Plus for beginners looking for an affordable yet solid stage piano and for advanced pianists needing a secondary instrument for casual practice, not-so-important gigs, or outdoor performances.

For the price, this piano offers great value and, most importantly, makes playing enjoyable—which is all that really matters! 🎹✨

i was sure it'll be out of stock soon. lucky i order it before ends and in less than 10 days i have it in my door(Athens)
definitely it'll be one of the best sellers!!
as for the delivery ,maybe box it should be with more foam,to protect it better,was little anxious till the time i open it and see that's everything ok and nothing broken
i'm not the most expert to talk about instruments but i'm good on search,compare & read reviews
it has so many features that it's difficult to find all these in one digital piano,especially at this price
as for the communication-contact with Greek support nothing less than a huge bravo!! they exceeded my expectations
2 drawbacks after 3 days of use:
1st) the hamming-bumping noise it comes from speakers when u fully press the sustain pedal and the irritating noise that it comes from the coil of the pedal(don't know if i can put something like W-40 to stop it,it's really annoying!!)or i have to replace it
overall it's a sustain pedal(if works right) beyond the competition with other pedals of this price range that included with other digital pianos
2nd)but maybe not so important, and not sure if it's a problem or maybe i only have this..., i can't connect bt "Samsung A71" at any way,i try almost everything and several times. i connect the older phone(Meizu) with no problem at all,it's really fun to control keys-sounds etc from the app
didn't try it yet with another phone or tablet and just hope that Samsung didn't pair it for some reason...
overall i think it's VFM this digital piano,especially if u know to play :)
only time will tell the durability of this nice product!!

I already have a great 88 midi controller (Doepfer LMK2) in my studio, but I wanted something that I could simply switch on and practice on. First I was looking at Yamaha or Roland which are in a slightly higher price category. While the Roland FP10 and Yamaha P45 do sound a tad nicer in the demos to my ears (compare to the sound of the DP-28 on Youtube in a couple of reviews, as there aren't any demos on the product page at the time of writing), the DP-28 sounds very, very decent and inspiring. I don't think the difference in sound quality is big at all.

Very easy to use, sounds are great. Of course the keyboard isn't as great as the LMK2 which costs 4 times as much, but still it feels very nice! On top of all that the design looks great, very professional looking. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great piano on a budget!

My keyboard was well packed and arrived safely across the water to England. Very pleased with it so far. I wanted a weighted hammer action keyboard with dedicated line out, which meant Alesis, Donner or Thomann, and I am glad I chose Thomann.

For me, the plus points are:
- Fully weighted keys, with hammer action. It feels good & responsive to play. It is not graded action, but I do not notice this. The keys do not 'bounce', so fast repeated play is possible.
- Touch response is smooth and has a great range, just like an acoustic piano.
- Reasonable choice of voices, including 4 grand pianos.
- Layering 2 voices is easy, and the octave/volume of the 2nd voice can be changed.
- Tone control knob makes it easy to change the brightness of the sound.
- 20W speakers are insanely loud!! They do not seem to distort even at top volume.
- Hammer sound mentioned by other reviewers is not noticeable. Keyboard shortcut C#2 should turn it off anyway, though I do not notice any difference.
- Foot pedal squeak mentioned by some reviewers can be turned off using the keyboard shortcut A#1 ("damper noise").
- Bluetooth should enable control by a smart device (see below!).
- Metal music stand is sturdy.

Minus points:
- Unnecessary number of complex settings - string res, damper res/noise, hammer noise, lid up/down, temperament, etc.
- Too many of these settings are 'on' by default when the keyboard is turned on. Things like hammer/damper noise might be better 'off' by default.
- There is no way of saving the settings you choose - they all revert to default when the keyboard is turned off. It is a real shame that 3-4 setting memories are not provided, even though there is a recording facility for playing music.
- The bass is a bit lacking, but this may be the speakers? I have not yet tried the keyboard with an external speaker.
- The metal music stand has angled legs, which means it will not slip into the carry bag pocket (I got a Thomann keyboard bag 6). If put in the bag with the keyboard, it could damage the keyboard.
- The power cord is only 1.5m in length - rather short.
- I cannot find an Android app to use with the Bluetooth, which is a big disappointment. It seems PianoToolBox has been taken off Google Play.

For the budget I was given, though, this is by far the best keyboard I could have bought, I am sure. I enjoy playing it.