Casio CDP-S160 vs Medeli SP-A500
| Casio CDP-S160 | Medeli SP-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | graded action compact GAC |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 750 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 46 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 13.2 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1310 × 294 × 124 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Usb | — | yes |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 13.2 kg).
- Choose the Medeli SP-A500 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Medeli SP-A500 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 750).
- Choose the Medeli SP-A500 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 46 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Medeli SP-A500. Rows with a highlighted background differ.