Yamaha Arius YDP-165 Digital Piano

Yamaha YDP165 – Authentic Piano Experience in a Stylish Digital Form

The Yamaha YDP165 is a refined digital piano that brings the luxurious tone and expressive touch of a grand piano into your home.

Part of Yamaha’s acclaimed Arius series, the YDP165 combines authentic piano feel, concert-level sound, and elegant design—making it a perfect choice for intermediate players, returning pianists, or anyone who wants the sound of a real acoustic piano without the space or maintenance concerns.

Concert-Quality Sound from the Yamaha CFX

The Yamaha YDP165 features a stunning piano voice sampled from Yamaha’s flagship CFX concert grand piano, delivering brilliant highs, deep resonant bass, and a dynamic range that responds to your every nuance. Whether you’re playing gentle classical pieces or bold, expressive compositions, the YDP165 provides a richly detailed and emotionally engaging sound.

True Piano Feel with GH3 Weighted Keyboard

To complement its world-class sound, the Yamaha YDP165 uses Yamaha’s GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) keyboard action. This replicates the natural resistance of an acoustic piano with heavier touch in the lower register and lighter feel in the upper range. It also supports half-damper functionality, giving you fine control over sustain—just like a real grand piano.

The keytops feature synthetic ebony and ivory textures, enhancing grip and comfort during extended playing sessions.

Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite (VRM Lite)

The YDP165 brings your playing to life with VRM Lite, a technology that recreates the sympathetic resonance of an acoustic piano. As you play and use the pedals, you’ll hear the complex overtones and harmonics that occur naturally in a real instrument—adding depth, colour, and realism to your sound.

Designed for Quiet Practice and Clear Sound

When you want to play quietly, the Yamaha YDP165 continues to impress. The Stereophonic Optimizer creates a spacious, natural sound experience through headphones—making it feel as if you’re sitting in front of an acoustic piano. Additionally, Yamaha’s intelligent volume control system balances the sound at all levels, ensuring a smooth and pleasant tone even at low volumes.

Extensive Built-In Content and App Compatibility

The Yamaha YDP165 comes preloaded with 353 built-in songs, including 50 beloved classical works and 303 technical exercises from composers like Beyer, Czerny, Hanon, and Burgmüller—perfect for daily practice and musical growth.

For even more functionality, connect to the Smart Pianist app on your smartphone or tablet. This free app gives you intuitive access to settings, voices, and even digital sheet music—perfect for learners and those looking for a more interactive playing experience.

Elegant Design to Suit Any Space

With a slim, furniture-style cabinet and elegant curved accents, the Yamaha YDP165 is designed to complement any modern home. Available in a variety of finishes, you can choose the version that best suits your interior décor and personal style. Its tone escapement system, positioned at the back of the cabinet, enhances natural sound projection for a more immersive playing experience.

Yamaha YDP165 – Key Features:

• 88-key GH3 weighted keyboard with synthetic ivory/ebony keytops
• Premium sound sampled from Yamaha CFX concert grand
• 10 instrument voices including strings, organ, and electric piano
• Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite (VRM Lite) for realistic resonance
• 353 built-in songs including 50 classical favourites and 303 exercises
• Stereophonic Optimizer for natural headphone sound
• Built-in 20W x 2 stereo amplifier with 12cm x 2 speakers
• Smart Pianist app compatibility
• Elegant design with tone escapement for acoustic-style projection

Whether you’re practising daily or performing for friends and family, the Yamaha YDP165 offers a luxurious playing experience that stays true to the feel and sound of a real piano. Compact, stylish, and full of character—it’s a digital piano that truly inspires.

Yamaha YDP165 Specifications

• 88-key GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) weighted keyboard with synthetic ebony / ivory keytops
  – more responsive and authentic than GHS, with improved repetition closer to an acoustic piano
• Yamaha CFX concert grand piano sound – rich, detailed tone sampled from Yamaha’s flagship concert grand
• VRM Lite (Virtual Resonance Modelling) – recreates string resonance and cabinet vibration for a more natural sound
• 192-note polyphony – handles sustained playing and layering without note drop-out
• 10 built-in voices including pianos, electric pianos, organ, strings and more
• 353 built-in songs including classical repertoire and lesson material
• 2-track MIDI recording – record and review performances
• Speaker system:
  • 2 x 12cm speakers
  • 20W + 20W amplification (40W total)
    A noticeable step up in power and fullness compared to YDP-145 / S35
• Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) – maintains tonal balance at lower volumes
• Stereophonic Optimizer – more natural, spacious headphone experience
• Smart Pianist app compatible – control sounds, settings and access scores from a smart device
• USB to Host – connect to computer or tablet for MIDI/audio use
• Twin headphone outputs – ideal for silent practice or lessons
• Three built-in pedals: damper (with half-pedalling), soft and sostenuto
• Traditional cabinet design – fuller, more “upright piano” presence compared to slimline models

Dimensions / Weight

• Width: 1357 mm
• Depth: 422 mm
• Height: 849 mm (1003 mm with music rest)
• Weight: 42.0 kg