Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai NV5S
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai NV5S | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 90 |
| Sound engine | — | ・ SK-EX Rendering - 88-key multi-channel sampling - SK-EX recording ・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording 256 note maximum polyphony |
| Speakers | 16 W | 130 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 113 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 113 kg).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 90).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 130 W).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai NV5S. Rows with a highlighted background differ.