Yamaha Genos vs Yamaha PSR-S950
| Yamaha Genos | Yamaha PSR-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Organ (FSX) | Organ |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1652 | 786 |
| Accompaniment styles | 550 | — |
| Sequencer | 16 tracks / Quick-Multi Track-Step Recording | 16 |
| Sound engine | AWM2 | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Effects | VCM | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| Discontinued | 2023 | 2015 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 76 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-S950 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if you want more variety of built-in voices (1652 vs 786).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-S950 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 30 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha Genos · Yamaha PSR-S950. Rows with a highlighted background differ.