Yamaha CLP-885 vs Yamaha P-115
| Yamaha CLP-885 | Yamaha P-115 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GrandTouch keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement, 88-key linear graded hammers, counterweights | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 53 | 14 |
| Sound engine | 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 | 230 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 87 kg | 11.8 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1461, 1027, 494] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2015 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-115 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (87 kg vs 11.8 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you want more variety of built-in voices (53 vs 14).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you practise out loud without an amp (230 W vs 14 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-885 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CLP-885 · Yamaha P-115. Rows with a highlighted background differ.