Casio PX-160 vs Yamaha P-45
| Casio PX-160 | Yamaha P-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Weighted scaled hammer action (3 sensitivity levels) | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 18 | 10 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 11.6 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-45 if budget is the priority — it is about $50.99 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-45 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.6 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Casio PX-160 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Casio PX-160 if you want more variety of built-in voices (18 vs 10).
- Choose the Casio PX-160 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-160 · Yamaha P-45. Rows with a highlighted background differ.