Yamaha Genos vs Yamaha Genos2
The 2017 Genos against the 2023 Genos2. The Genos2 raises polyphony from 256 to 384, voices from 1,652 to 1,991 and styles from 550 to 850, and it is the first Genos with built-in speakers, alongside new Revo drum kits.
| Yamaha Genos | Yamaha Genos2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Organ (FSX) | Organ (FSX) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 384 |
| Sounds / presets | 1652 | 1991 |
| Accompaniment styles | 550 | 850 |
| Sequencer | 16 tracks / Quick-Multi Track-Step Recording | 16 tracks / Unlimited songs / Quick-Multi-Step Recording |
| Sound engine | AWM2 | AWM2 + Organ Flutes + new Revo drums |
| Effects | VCM | VCM + new DSP |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13 kg | 14.2 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 76 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if budget is the priority — it is about $1000 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 14.2 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos2 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 384).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos2 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1652 vs 1991).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos2 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Yamaha Genos
The Genos is now the used-market option: a mature 550-style catalogue, the same 76-key layout and a large preset ecosystem, but no built-in speakers and 256-note polyphony.
Yamaha Genos2
The Genos2 is the clear step forward: 850 styles, 384-note polyphony, Revo drums and built-in speakers - at around $1,000 more and 1.2 kg heavier.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha Genos · Yamaha Genos2. Rows with a highlighted background differ.