Korg Pa5X-76 vs Yamaha PSR-SX900
| Korg Pa5X-76 | Yamaha PSR-SX900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch | Organ (FSB), Initial Touch |
| Polyphony | 160 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 1337 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 525 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequencer (More than 200 Chord Sequences; Recorder/Player) | Number of Tracks 16; Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording; Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Effects | Keyboard Tracks 3 Insert + 3 Master; Style/Song 10 Insert + 3 Master; Master EQ and Finalizer | Reverb 59 Presets + 30 User; Chorus 106 Presets + 30 User; DSP 322 Presets (with VCM) + 30 User; Insertion Effect 1-8: 322 Presets (with VCM) + 30 User; Master Compressor 5 Presets + 30 User; Master EQ 5 Presets + 30 User; Part EQ 28 Parts |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 50 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Pads / faders | Four Assignable Pads + Stop Buttons; More than 400 Pads | — |
| Weight | 17.4 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 76 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX900 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17.4 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-76 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-76 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 1337).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX900 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 50 W).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX900 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa5X-76 · Yamaha PSR-SX900. Rows with a highlighted background differ.