Yamaha P-125 vs Yamaha P-45
| Yamaha P-125 | Yamaha P-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard | Graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 24 | 10 |
| Speakers | 14 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 11.8 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-45 if budget is the priority — it is about $200 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-45 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.8 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-125 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 64).
- Choose the Yamaha P-125 if you want more variety of built-in voices (24 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha P-125 if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha P-125 · Yamaha P-45. Rows with a highlighted background differ.