Casio CDP-S160 vs Dexibell VIVO S3
| Casio CDP-S160 | Dexibell VIVO S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | TP-100 LR: 73-key hammer action with triple contact |
| Polyphony | 64 | 320 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 80 |
| Sound engine | — | T2L sampling and modelling technology; user-replaceable 1.5 GB wave memory in Dexibell and SoundFont format |
| Effects | — | 6 independent DSP effects x 17 types (2 Main, 2 Coupled, 2 Lower) with seamless effect changes, 24 reverb types and a 3-band master EQ |
| Speakers | 16 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1118 × 372 × 135 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 73 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Dexibell VIVO S3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 10 kg).
- Choose the Dexibell VIVO S3 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 320).
- Choose the Dexibell VIVO S3 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 80).
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs None (line out only)).
- Choose the Dexibell VIVO S3 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Dexibell VIVO S3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.