Korg PA5X vs Yamaha PSR-E473
| Korg PA5X | Yamaha PSR-E473 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Pa5X 61: 61 keys (C2 – C7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch Pa5X 76: 76 keys (E1 – G7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch Pa5X 88: 88 keys (A0 – C8) Hammer action with Aftertouch | Organ-style; Touch Response Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 160 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 820 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 290 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequencer (200+ chord sequences); double MP3 player/recorder; full 16-track style sequencer | Number of Songs 10; Number of Tracks 6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Groove Creator); SMF (Formats 0 & 1) |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded), multimode filters with resonance, 3-band EQ per part | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Effects | — | DSP1: 41 types, DSP2: 12 types; Reverb 12 types; Chorus 5 types; Master EQ 4 types; Motion Effect 57 types; Harmony/Echo 26 types |
| Speakers | — | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 20.1 kg | 7 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E473 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20.1 kg vs 7 kg).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 64).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 820).
Full spec sheets: Korg PA5X · Yamaha PSR-E473. Rows with a highlighted background differ.