Korg Pa5X-76 vs Yamaha Genos
Korg's current flagship against Yamaha's previous one - $4,499 against $5,999. The Pa5X-76 brings 2,200 sounds, 600 styles, 160-note polyphony and EDS-XP; the Genos offers 1,652 sounds, 550 styles, 256-note polyphony and VCM effects, with neither model carrying built-in speakers.
| Korg Pa5X-76 | Yamaha Genos | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch | Organ (FSX) |
| Polyphony | 160 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 1652 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 550 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequencer (More than 200 Chord Sequences; Recorder/Player) | 16 tracks / Quick-Multi Track-Step Recording |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP | AWM2 |
| Effects | Keyboard Tracks 3 Insert + 3 Master; Style/Song 10 Insert + 3 Master; Master EQ and Finalizer | VCM |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | Four Assignable Pads + Stop Buttons; More than 400 Pads | — |
| Weight | 17.4 kg | 13 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 76 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-76 if budget is the priority — it is about $1500 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17.4 kg vs 13 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 256).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-76 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 1652).
Korg Pa5X-76
The Pa5X-76 is the newer platform at $1,500 less: more sounds, more styles, more insert effects and a chord sequencer, with no speakers on either instrument.
Yamaha Genos
The Genos is worth considering as used or discounted stock: a mature 550-style catalogue, 256-note polyphony, a large community preset base and 13 kg against 17.4 kg.
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa5X-76 · Yamaha Genos. Rows with a highlighted background differ.