Yamaha CLP-825 vs Yamaha P-121
| Yamaha CLP-825 | Yamaha P-121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GrandTouch-S keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard with matte finish on black keys |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 24 |
| Sound engine | — | Pure CF Sound Engine with damper resonance, Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) and Sound Boost |
| Effects | — | 4 reverb types, Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC), Sound Boost, Table EQ |
| Speakers | 40 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 45 kg | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1114 × 295 × 166 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 73 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-121 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (45 kg vs 10 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-825 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha P-121 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 24).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-825 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 14 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-825 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CLP-825 · Yamaha P-121. Rows with a highlighted background differ.