Yamaha MONTAGE M vs Yamaha MONTAGE M6

Yamaha MONTAGE MYamaha MONTAGE M6
Key actionGEX KeyboardFSX Keyboard
Aftertouch—yes
Polyphony256256
Sounds / presets4000—
Sequencer16-trackSongs 128 / Patterns 128; 16 Sequence tracks, Tempo track, Scene track; 480 ppq; Real time replace/overdub/punch in-out; Note capacity 1 Song/Pattern approx. 130,000 notes; MONTAGE original format, SMF formats 0, 1
Sound engineAWM2 + FM-X + AN-X (virtual analog)Motion Control Synthesis Engine: AWM2 (128 Elements max.), FM-X (8 Operators, 88 Algorithms), AN-X (3 Oscillators, 1 Noise)
EffectsVCM + SPXReverb x 12 types, Variation x 88 types, Insertion A x 88 types, Insertion B x 89 types, Master Effect x 26 types, A/D part insertion x 83 types
SpeakersNone (line out only)—
BluetoothNo—
USB audioYes—
Weight28.1 kg15.3 kg
Released2023—
Statuscurrentcurrent
Keys8861
1 Noise; EffectsReverb x 12—
Master Effect X 26; Sequencer16 Sequence tracks Song/Pattern—

Which one should you buy?

Full spec sheets: Yamaha MONTAGE M · Yamaha MONTAGE M6. Rows with a highlighted background differ.