Yamaha AvantGrand N1X vs Yamaha CVP-909
| Yamaha AvantGrand N1X | Yamaha CVP-909 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Specialized Grand Piano Action (real grand action with non-contact optical fiber hammer and key sensors) | GrandTouch keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement, 88-key linear graded hammers |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 1605 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 675 |
| Sound engine | Spatial Acoustic Sampling (CFX voice with binaural sampling), Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), Spatial Acoustic Speaker System | Yamaha CFX + Boesendorfer Imperial, binaural sampling, VRM, Grand Expression Modeling; arranger engine with 675 styles (SFF/SFF GE) |
| Effects | Reverb, Brilliance 5, Intelligent Acoustic Control, Stereophonic Optimizer | — |
| Speakers | 180 W | 260 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | no |
| Weight | 117 kg | 130 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1465 × 1001 × 618 mm | — |
| Battery power | no | no |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Release month | — | 6 |
| USB to host | — | Yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha AvantGrand N1X if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (117 kg vs 130 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-909 if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 1605).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-909 if you practise out loud without an amp (180 W vs 260 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha AvantGrand N1X · Yamaha CVP-909. Rows with a highlighted background differ.