Casio CDP-S160 vs Roland HPi-50
| Casio CDP-S160 | Roland HPi-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 348 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 70 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 58 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2012 |
| 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 58 kg).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 348).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 70 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Roland HPi-50. Rows with a highlighted background differ.