Casio AP-550 vs Casio CDP-S100
| Casio AP-550 | Casio CDP-S100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys; Touch Response function: 5 sensitivity settings, Off | 88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response |
| Polyphony | 256 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 26 | 10 |
| Speakers | — | 16 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 49.5 kg | 10.5 kg |
| Battery power | — | yes (6 x AA, ~13 h) |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| USB to host | yes (USB ports Type A, Type B) | — |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper (continuously variable), Sostenuto (Off, On), Soft | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S100 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (49.5 kg vs 10.5 kg).
- Choose the Casio AP-550 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 64).
- Choose the Casio AP-550 if you want more variety of built-in voices (26 vs 10).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-550 · Casio CDP-S100. Rows with a highlighted background differ.