Casio AP-550 vs Casio PX-S5000
| Casio AP-550 | Casio PX-S5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys; Touch Response function: 5 sensitivity settings, Off | Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard: spruce wood/resin composite white keys with simulated ivory finish, matte ebony-look black keys, 88-key digital scaling, 4-step Hammer Response, 3-level Key Off Response |
| Polyphony | 256 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 26 | 23 |
| Sound engine | — | Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR |
| Effects | — | Sound Mode (Hall Simulator/Reverb, Surround), Chorus, Brilliance, DSP, Layer/Split/Duet, Key Off Simulator |
| Speakers | — | 16 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 49.5 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1322 × 102 × 232 mm |
| Battery power | — | yes (6 x AA, approx. 4 hours) |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Release month | — | 9 |
| USB to host | yes (USB ports Type A, Type B) | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper (continuously variable), Sostenuto (Off, On), Soft | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio PX-S5000 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (49.5 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Casio AP-550 if you want more variety of built-in voices (26 vs 23).
- Choose the Casio PX-S5000 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-550 · Casio PX-S5000. Rows with a highlighted background differ.