Yamaha CLP-725 vs Yamaha CLP-885
| Yamaha CLP-725 | Yamaha CLP-885 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GrandTouch-S keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement | GrandTouch keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement, 88-key linear graded hammers, counterweights |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 53 |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial sampling with Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) | Yamaha CFX + Boesendorfer Imperial samples, binaural sampling, Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), Grand Expression Modeling |
| Effects | — | Reverb 7, Chorus 3, Brilliance 7 + user, Insertion effect 12, Intelligent Acoustic Control, Stereophonic Optimizer, Piano Room |
| Speakers | 40 W | 230 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 43 kg | 87 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1461 × 1027 × 494 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Release month | 7 | — |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-725 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (43 kg vs 87 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 53).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 230 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CLP-725 · Yamaha CLP-885. Rows with a highlighted background differ.