Yamaha Genos vs Yamaha PSR-SX700
| Yamaha Genos | Yamaha PSR-SX700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Organ (FSX) | Organ (FSB), Initial Touch |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1652 | 986 |
| Accompaniment styles | 550 | 400 |
| Sequencer | 16 tracks / Quick-Multi Track-Step Recording | Number of Tracks 16; Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording; Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) |
| Sound engine | AWM2 | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Effects | VCM | Reverb 59 Presets + 30 User; Chorus 106 Presets + 30 User; DSP 322 Presets + 30 User; Insertion Effect 1-5: 322 Presets + 30 User; Master Compressor 5 + 30 User; Master EQ 5 + 30 User; Part EQ 28 Parts |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 13 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 76 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX700 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 986).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX700 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 30 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha Genos · Yamaha PSR-SX700. Rows with a highlighted background differ.