Casio CDP-S160 vs Roland DP-970
| Casio CDP-S160 | Roland DP-970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 20 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 47 kg |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 47 kg).
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 20).
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 14 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Roland DP-970. Rows with a highlighted background differ.