Casio CDP-S160 vs Roland HP-601
| Casio CDP-S160 | Roland HP-601 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 288 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 319 |
| Sound engine | — | Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Speakers | 16 W | 28 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 50 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Progressive Damper Action Pedal (Damper pedal: capable of continuous detection, Soft pedal & Sostenuto pedal: capable of continuous detection) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 50 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 288).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 319).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 28 W).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Roland HP-601. Rows with a highlighted background differ.