Yamaha CVP-705 vs Yamaha PSR-E273
| Yamaha CVP-705 | Yamaha PSR-E273 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | NWX (Natural Wood X) keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops (wood is used for the white keys), escapement | 61 keys; no touch-response row in the official specification (Yamaha publishes neither touch sensitivity nor an action type for this model) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 32 |
| Sounds / presets | 984 | 384 |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial | — |
| Speakers | 70 W | 5 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 77.4 kg | 4 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E273 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (77.4 kg vs 4 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-705 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 32).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-705 if you want more variety of built-in voices (984 vs 384).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-705 if you practise out loud without an amp (70 W vs 5 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CVP-705 · Yamaha PSR-E273. Rows with a highlighted background differ.