Korg PA5X vs Yamaha PSR-SX920
| Korg PA5X | Yamaha PSR-SX920 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (FSB) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 160 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 1587 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 525 |
| Sequencer | Chord Sequencer (200+ chord sequences); double MP3 player/recorder; full 16-track style sequencer | 16 tracks / Unlimited songs / Quick-Multi-Step Recording |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded), multimode filters with resonance, 3-band EQ per part | AWM2 + Revo drums |
| Effects | — | VCM |
| Speakers | — | 50 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 20.1 kg | 11.6 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX920 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20.1 kg vs 11.6 kg).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg PA5X if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 1587).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX920 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Korg PA5X · Yamaha PSR-SX920. Rows with a highlighted background differ.