Casio CDP-S160 vs Roland HP-203
| Casio CDP-S160 | Roland HP-203 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 306 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 56 kg |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal recognition, function assignable), Sostenuto (function assignable) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 56 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-203 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland HP-203 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 306).
- Choose the Roland HP-203 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 60 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Roland HP-203. Rows with a highlighted background differ.