Casio CDP-S160 vs Yamaha YDP-181
| Casio CDP-S160 | Yamaha YDP-181 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 14 |
| Sequencer | — | 2 |
| Sound engine | — | AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling |
| Speakers | 16 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 50 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 50 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-181 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-181 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 14).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-181 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Yamaha YDP-181. Rows with a highlighted background differ.