Yamaha P-525 vs Yamaha YDP-144
| Yamaha P-525 | Yamaha YDP-144 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | GrandTouch-S (wooden keys white only, synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement) | GHS keyboard with matte black key tops |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 44 | 10 |
| Speakers | 52 W | 16 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 22 kg | 38 kg |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Discontinued | — | 2022 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if budget is the priority — it is about $200 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (22 kg vs 38 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you want more variety of built-in voices (44 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you practise out loud without an amp (52 W vs 16 W).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Yamaha P-525 · Yamaha YDP-144. Rows with a highlighted background differ.