Yamaha CLP-835 vs Yamaha YDP-145
| Yamaha CLP-835 | Yamaha YDP-145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GrandTouch-S keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement | GHS keyboard with matte black keytops |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 38 | 10 |
| Speakers | 60 W | 16 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 57 kg | 38 kg |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Release month | — | 2 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-145 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57 kg vs 38 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-835 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-835 if you want more variety of built-in voices (38 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-835 if you practise out loud without an amp (60 W vs 16 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-835 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CLP-835 · Yamaha YDP-145. Rows with a highlighted background differ.