Casio CDP-S160 vs Yamaha CVP-605
| Casio CDP-S160 | Yamaha CVP-605 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 847 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 90 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 79 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Release month | 1 | 1 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | 3 |
| Half Pedal | — | Yes |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 79 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-605 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-605 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 847).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-605 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 90 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Yamaha CVP-605. Rows with a highlighted background differ.