Yamaha CVP-701 vs Yamaha PSR-E453
| Yamaha CVP-701 | Yamaha PSR-E453 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GH3X (Graded Hammer 3X) keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops, escapement | 61 keys; Touch Response: Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed (Yamaha does not name a hammer action for this model) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 48 |
| Sounds / presets | 777 | 237 |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial | — |
| Speakers | 50 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 59 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E453 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (59 kg vs 6.6 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-701 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 48).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-701 if you want more variety of built-in voices (777 vs 237).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-701 if you practise out loud without an amp (50 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CVP-701 · Yamaha PSR-E453. Rows with a highlighted background differ.