Casio CT-S1 vs Yamaha PSR-E383
| Casio CT-S1 | Yamaha PSR-E383 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys; Touch Response: 3 levels, Off | Organ Style keyboard (touch response: Soft, Medium, Hard, Off) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 48 |
| Sounds / presets | 61 | 650 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 260 |
| Sound engine | — | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Speakers | 5 W | 5 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 930 × 258 × 83 mm | 941 × 105 × 317 mm |
| Battery power | — | six AA batteries (alkaline/manganese/Ni-MH, not included) |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Release month | 4 | 5 |
| USB to host | yes (USB TO HOST micro-B, USB TO DEVICE Type A) | Yes (MIDI/AUDIO) |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E383 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.5 kg vs 4.4 kg).
- Choose the Casio CT-S1 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 48).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E383 if you want more variety of built-in voices (61 vs 650).
- Choose the Casio CT-S1 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CT-S1 · Yamaha PSR-E383. Rows with a highlighted background differ.