Yamaha P-145 vs Yamaha P-225
| Yamaha P-145 | Yamaha P-225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 24 |
| Speakers | 14 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 11.1 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-145 if budget is the priority — it is about $300 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-145 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.1 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-225 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha P-225 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 24).
- Choose the Yamaha P-225 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha P-145 · Yamaha P-225. Rows with a highlighted background differ.