Korg Pa300 vs Yamaha PSR-S970
| Korg Pa300 | Yamaha PSR-S970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys, velocity-sensitive; no aftertouch | Organ type (FSX) with Initial Touch |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 950 | 989 |
| Accompaniment styles | 310 | 450 |
| Sequencer | Quick Record (Backing Sequence); Multitrack and Step Record functions - Full-featured sequencer - 16 tracks - Up to 100,000 events; SMF format | — |
| Sound engine | RX (Real eXperience) | AWM Stereo Sampling with VCM DSP |
| Effects | Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems; 125 Master Effect types; Master 4 band Parametric EQ | Reverb 52 presets + 3 user, chorus 106 presets + 3 user, DSP 322 presets (with VCM) + 10 user, master compressor and master EQ, plus Mic/Guitar effects |
| Speakers | 26 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | — | 188 multi pad banks x 4 pads |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 11.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [1002, 437, 148] mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.35 kg vs 11.6 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-S970 if you want more variety of built-in voices (950 vs 989).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you practise out loud without an amp (26 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa300 · Yamaha PSR-S970. Rows with a highlighted background differ.