Yamaha DGX-650 vs Yamaha YDP-144
| Yamaha DGX-650 | Yamaha YDP-144 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard | GHS keyboard with matte black key tops |
| Polyphony | 128 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 147 | 10 |
| Accompaniment styles | 195 | — |
| Speakers | 12 W | 16 W |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 38 kg |
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Discontinued | 2016 | 2022 |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if budget is the priority — it is about $200 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (22.5 kg vs 38 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-144 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if you want more variety of built-in voices (147 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-144 if you practise out loud without an amp (12 W vs 16 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha DGX-650 · Yamaha YDP-144. Rows with a highlighted background differ.