Casio AP-270 vs Yamaha AvantGrand N3X
| Casio AP-270 | Yamaha AvantGrand N3X | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Specialized Grand Piano Action (real grand action, non-contact optical fiber sensors, Ivorite key surfaces) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 22 | 10 |
| Sound engine | — | Spatial Acoustic Sampling (CFX, binaural), Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), Soundboard Resonator |
| Effects | — | Reverb, Brilliance 5, Intelligent Acoustic Control, Stereophonic Optimizer, Tactile Response System (TRS) |
| Speakers | — | 615 W |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | — | 199 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1481 × 1014 × 1195 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Release month | 7 | — |
| Discontinued | 2025 | — |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha AvantGrand N3X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Casio AP-270 if you want more variety of built-in voices (22 vs 10).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-270 · Yamaha AvantGrand N3X. Rows with a highlighted background differ.