Yamaha CLP-725 vs Yamaha CVP-905
| Yamaha CLP-725 | Yamaha CVP-905 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 1315 |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial sampling with Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) | Yamaha CFX + Boesendorfer Imperial, binaural sampling, VRM, Grand Expression Modeling; arranger engine with 525 styles (SFF/SFF GE) |
| Effects | — | Reverb 65 preset + 30 user, Chorus 106 + 30, Insertion 322 + 30, Variation 322 + 30, Vocal Harmony 54 + 60, Master Compressor/EQ, Part EQ 27 parts |
| Speakers | 40 W | 130 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 43 kg | 82 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1420 × 868 × 592 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| 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 82 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-905 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 1315).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-905 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 130 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-905 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CLP-725 · Yamaha CVP-905. Rows with a highlighted background differ.