Casio CDP-S160 vs Yamaha CLP-645
| Casio CDP-S160 | Yamaha CLP-645 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | NWX (Natural Wood X) keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 36 |
| Sequencer | — | 16 |
| Sound engine | — | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial, CFX Binaural Sampling |
| Speakers | 16 W | 50 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 60 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
| 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 60 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 36).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 50 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Yamaha CLP-645. Rows with a highlighted background differ.