Yamaha CLP-635 vs Yamaha CLP-825
| Yamaha CLP-635 | Yamaha CLP-825 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GH3X (Graded Hammer 3X) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement | GrandTouch-S keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 36 | 10 |
| Sequencer | 16 | — |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial, CFX Binaural Sampling | — |
| Speakers | 60 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 56 kg | 45 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-825 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (56 kg vs 45 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-635 if you want more variety of built-in voices (36 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-635 if you practise out loud without an amp (60 W vs 40 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-825 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CLP-635 · Yamaha CLP-825. Rows with a highlighted background differ.