Casio CDP-S160 vs Roland HPi-50E
| Casio CDP-S160 | Roland HPi-50E | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 350 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 74 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 58 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2013 |
| 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-50E if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50E if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 350).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50E if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 74 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Roland HPi-50E. Rows with a highlighted background differ.