Yamaha Genos vs Yamaha Tyros5
| Yamaha Genos | Yamaha Tyros5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Organ (FSX) | — |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1652 | 1279 |
| Accompaniment styles | 550 | 539 |
| Sequencer | 16 tracks / Quick-Multi Track-Step Recording | — |
| Sound engine | AWM2 | — |
| Effects | VCM | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 13 kg | 16 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 76 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if budget is the priority — it is about $800 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha Genos if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 16 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 1279).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha Genos · Yamaha Tyros5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.