Casio CDP-S160 vs Yamaha P-121
| Casio CDP-S160 | Yamaha P-121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard with matte finish on black keys |
| Polyphony | 64 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 24 |
| Sound engine | — | Pure CF Sound Engine with damper resonance, Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) and Sound Boost |
| Effects | — | 4 reverb types, Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC), Sound Boost, Table EQ |
| Speakers | 16 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1114 × 295 × 166 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 73 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-121 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 10 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-121 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha P-121 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 24).
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 14 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Yamaha P-121. Rows with a highlighted background differ.