Yamaha DGX-650 vs Yamaha P-525
| Yamaha DGX-650 | Yamaha P-525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard | GrandTouch-S (wooden keys white only, synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 147 | 44 |
| Accompaniment styles | 195 | — |
| Speakers | 12 W | 52 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 22 kg |
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Discontinued | 2016 | — |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (22.5 kg vs 22 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if you want more variety of built-in voices (147 vs 44).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you practise out loud without an amp (12 W vs 52 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha DGX-650 · Yamaha P-525. Rows with a highlighted background differ.