Yamaha CVP-805 vs Yamaha Genos
| Yamaha CVP-805 | Yamaha Genos | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GrandTouch™ Keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement | Organ (FSX) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 1315 | 1652 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 550 |
| Sequencer | — | 16 tracks / Quick-Multi Track-Step Recording |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial | AWM2 |
| Effects | — | VCM |
| Speakers | 65 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 80 kg | 13 kg |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Discontinued | — | 2023 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (80 kg vs 13 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if you want more variety of built-in voices (1315 vs 1652).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-805 if you practise out loud without an amp (65 W vs None (line out only)).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-805 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CVP-805 · Yamaha Genos. Rows with a highlighted background differ.