Casio CDP-S160 vs Yamaha CVP-609
| Casio CDP-S160 | Yamaha CVP-609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Natural Wood (NW) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops (with real-wood white keys) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 1140 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 200 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 81 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | 3 |
| Half Pedal | — | Yes |
| Gp Response Damper Pedal | — | Yes |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 81 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-609 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-609 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 1140).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-609 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 200 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Yamaha CVP-609. Rows with a highlighted background differ.