🎹Yamaha P45 vs Casio Privia PX-160 Digital Piano Review, Demo, & Comparison🎹

[@rafaelg5099]

CASIO PX 160 : Piano : 3:53 9:36 9:48 9:56 10:28 E. Piano 1 : 10:42 E. Piano 2 : 11:07 FM Piano : 11:57 60s : 12:05 YAMAHA P 45 : Piano : 4:27 E. Piano 1 : 7:22 E. Piano 2 : 7:44 Organ 1 : 8:12 Organ 2 : 8:27 Strings : 8:40 Harpsichord : 8:49 Vibraphone : 9:14

[@klub110]

Thanks!

[@eddiedpaulding550]

I bought the Casio PX-160 package deal two years ago; the best money ever spent. Great review. Thanks

[@skipeb3]

I totally agree.

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

Yamaha piano. Casio keyboard.

[@rakagunawan692]

@@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل : what do you means?

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

@@rakagunawan692 Sound of Casio artificial. Yamaha quality sound better.

[@jawashasalan56]

Yeah, don't differentiate between different models and just roll with whatever you pre-decided. Great way of thinking.

[@MATonTUBE]

Great, clear, complete, amusing (in the headphones especially). Really helpful while looking for a good purchase option for my daughter, who's starting to love playing piano. Grazie, davvero, again!

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! We're happy to hear that you found the video helpful. All the best with your piano selection process for your daughter! We're happy to hear she's loving piano. That is great news! :)

[@calebe.732]

From your videos, I get the impression that Casio is really standing their ground against Yamaha. I'd be interested to see a comparison of the PX-160 with the P-125, given that the PX-160 was Casio's main card for a while until the S-1000 showed up on the scene. Great comparison, great playing. Thanks a lot and keep it up!

[@powerguido3917]

Meu ovo😊

[@Tygise]

WHAT A REVIEW!! Thank you!! Really appreciate it

[@MerriamPianos]

You're welcome! We sincerely appreciate the kind words and support. :)

[@chetancrasta]

The Casio PX-160 piano sound is way better than the Yamaha P-45. I like the other instruments of the Yamaha though.

[@jaquesteddyruxpin932]

Yamaha MM8 has the best piano samples out of Yamaha's sub $1000 boards, action is damn near perfect as well, blows both of these boards away....

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

Yes on KZbin better. In reality Yamaha better

[@mupbelchen010701]

A new wonderfull and professionell Video! Thanks! You are the BEST!!!

[@erikpacheco9900]

Cuando los probe a ambos me acuerdo que el yamaha p45 tenia mejor sonido a mi parecer. Pero me quede con el px160 por las teclas que eran mas pesadas

[@oscarcj1110]

Y que opinas de Casio px 350? Me quieren vender

[@Nito654]

Se dice que Yamaha tiene un sonido un poco mejor, pero Casio, sus piezas son de mejor calidad y duran más tiempo a las rayaduras y a los golpes . Yo tengo el Casio privia px 330 y el sonido y su resonancia se puedo decir que es bastante bueno, por lo menos este modelo, el px 350 es casi lo mismo, solo que la resonancia al golpear la tecla en el sostenido dura apenas un par de segundos más, en lo demás podría decir que son casi exactos.

[@77guitarts22]

Played both and agree with the Casio Px160 overall better deal, feel and sound for the price. Nice video!

[@powerguido3917]

Meu ovo

[@flapjack5230]

Wow!! It looked like you really enjoyed hearing and playing the Casio!! Gonna make the purchase 👍🏼

[@MaybeMysticc]

He was grooving to the casio sounds lmao, I remember we had 2 of these in my piano class in high school and I played one once and just LOVED how it sounded and felt to play, and finally years later I'm seriously considering buying one. Will more than likely get one

[@MerriamPianos]

I know...those Casio grooves are a bit cheesy but SO irresistible lol. What can you do! -stu

[@robertstrong8966]

Both are surprisingly quite good. Your introductory information clearly put Casio ahead in technical specs, with higher watt amplifier, and double the polyphony. This caused me to expect it would have the better sound of the two. However, the opposite resulted from hearing both! While I enjoyed the Casio--not yet having heard the Yamaha--the moment you began playing the Yamaha it won my preference for tone quality. The Casio is brighter and thin sounding; the Yamaha is more mellow and full sounding. Both will appeal to whoever favors each one's different timbre.

[@teleman07]

Okay, I have to put this here so beginners would not choose their keyboard depending on simply which one sounds better. In fact the onboard sound engine should not even be on the deciding factor list. What you will eventually find yourself doing as you learn more and more about the piano is that you will start experimenting with software sound engines that can put nasa supercomputers put to shame if they need be. The sound you will whip up with these is gonna mean that you will forget how the onboard sound engine runs in the first place and realize that the most important part of the keyboard is its action and connectivity features. I believe there is no comparison here to be had considering the px 160 also supports half pedaling even through midi meaning if you can pair it with a good cpu, you will put the grand film producers to shame in your own way (when you get your skills improved enough to take advantage of these I mean). ps. I just realised I am saying these to a genos playing wizard! Geat stuff! Well now, let us just say that you can take the awesome px160 action and make it into your own genos through software options. Besides, even though Yamaha with its quality is not even comparable to Casio in mid to high tier products, their lower end is sorry to say it this way but, utter trash. The only thing Casio is going for them is that they do not differentiate high tier low tier designs and thus unlike Yamaha, the px160 contains the absolute best action they ever came up with.

[@pighater951]

😭🥴🤣🤣🖐️😷wow that Yamaha sounded like crap I'm serious

[@pighater951]

@@teleman07 your correct I have px160 man I love thing

[@darkknighthm]

completely agree; I also prefer mellow and full sounding, over bright and think

[@TheRedTech98]

Ask me anything! Hi everyone, I've owned Yamaha P45, Casio px-150 (same as px-160), casio cdp 130 (same as cdp 120 and cdp s100) and casio ctk 4400 and wk 110. (I'm not spoiled I just like to trade in and out as a hobby lol).

[@maddiesheldon3914]

TheRedTech98 which piano do you recommend or what is your favorite one??

[@afiq4944]

Thank you. But between P45 and Yamaha ARIUS YDP-103 which one do you think is better and i should get? thank you...

[@aissia5633]

Casio px 160 vs casio cdp 100 please? And roland f10 vs casio px160/cdp100.?

[@aissia5633]

Casio px 160 vs casio cdp 100 please? And roland f10 vs casio px160/cdp100.?

[@adaezenjoku7527]

Is px 150 key thumping louder than the p45?

[@TheRedTech98]

Excellent video, thanks! Having tried both, I really suggest most people to either try them both out and feel the keys and absorb the sound, or just go with either. Casio is more expensive but offers more sounds, plus recording plus louder speakers, but yamaha being more affordable, still packs a punch and has that iconic rich yamaha sound. Both sound amazing. Casio has a mellow piano sound that sounds more yamaha ish, and yamaha has a piano 2 sound that sounds more casio ish. Keys on casio are slightly better, I prefer the texture over the smooth keys of the Yamaha, but it's not that big a deal and I'd be very happy with either. Features are more plenty with casio but not deal breaker. Mechanism very similar as is the build quality and key noise. Good luck!

[@ayrtonsenna4302]

Casio 3:53 Yamaha 4:27

[@bushramohamedzaki6753]

3:53

[@coprilettodelnapoli5466]

I prefere yamaha sound

[@mupbelchen010701]

Enother wunderfull, professionell Video! Thanks!!!

[@giovannispinotti]

Let's be honest here. Those massive 3 way JBL LSRs in the back are a thing of beauty.

[@meowmeowbir]

thos are adam audio

[@jpnz]

@@meowmeowbir He's referring to the bigger three-way: JBL LSR6332

[@SamuelJFord]

Great Stevie Wonder cover by the way!

[@MerriamPianos]

:)

[@lfomelody756]

Dave Grusin - On Golden Pond! I love it!

[@danielfoerste]

Would love to see a video from y'all talking about the casio cdp s-100 relative to the p45 or other similarly priced keyboard.

[@cristiandone5749]

cdps are low-end of privia series. PX are better

[@Soccerkingsactown]

Any recommendation for beginner? I’m looking for a piano o keyboard for my 9 years old boy. He wants to learn piano. The Casio XP 160 will be a good choice?

[@leaxy]

yeah, this is one of the best choice for this price

[@biagto2904]

Thanks for the great review!! Would you say that the PX-160 is still worth buying now, considering it is a very old model without the latest technology? I am just a beginner and wonder if I should invest a bit more to buy for example the Roland FP-10 instead of buying this one second hand for euros 200-300? or would it be better to get the Yamaha p45 new for euros 300? Thank you!

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi there! Thanks for the question! For me, the Roland FP10 is the best value buy in its price category. The PHA4 action is excellent and quite authentic feeling. The PX160 and P45 are solid pianos in their own regard, but their actions are significantly lighter compared to the FP10.

[@biagto2904]

Thank you for your answer. 😊

[@lapmakz]

I think i need tutorial. The way you play 😎

[@nicolasfassi8078]

Thank you, really helpful while thinking what to buy for my first piano. Beautiful playing also :)

[@kindermozart9323]

Is PX160 still available to buy? I can’t find it anywhere ....

[@Chirostudentreacts]

I'm looking too... 😭😭

[@inthesunbythebeach]

i just found one on the used market. I don't know if it is worth buying used, though. They dropped the price to $200, but just the keyboard, no stand or pedals. I don't think that it is worth that much.

[@muhdfaiz7637]

Can the casio px 160 when im using vsts/pluings..the sounds comes form the speaker itself rather then using external speakers?

[@PRANITGONDHALI]

When using vst set casio volume to 0

[@Mthompsonwv]

I just started playing about 3 years ago, and after about two years on the Casio PX-160 (my first ever piano/keyboard) my middle E started having a really weird sound. It kindof sounds like the “bright” piano sound while set in concert mode. No matter what mode it’s in though, the key changes to be much more tinny sounding. I’ve loved the piano but this one key is really ruining my experience. I’m not sure what caused it, or if it’s fixable, but it’s a little disappointing that after about 2 years it sounds so wonky and it interrupts so many pieces I play.

[@coprilettodelnapoli5466]

Same thing happen with yamaha piano's dunno why

[@cabaez02]

They should mention the key noise in casio px-160, which is very annoying, even at high volume or using headphones. This in my understanding is a design flaw as I have tested 2 px-160 and they make the same noise. Obviating this defect, the keyboard is far superior to the yamaha. However, yamaha P45 has some design flaws: 1) Organ or String presets are not sustained when releasing the keys and holding the pedal held down. 2) Some keys sound louder than others. 3) in my case I found a defect for the preset "string" in the fifth octave, for the notes "A", "A #" and "Bb ​​". A background sound is produced that would be a defect in the sample

[@sza2562]

Which to choose? Casio PX s1000

[@abigailkarr1662]

Don’t know if you’ll see this, but I’m wondering if the Casio has the option to change temperaments (meantone, Werckmeister, etc). Thanks!

[@pighater951]

Yes

[@superfalconsuperfalcon7680]

May I know what recording software u use on computer? I have Privia px150.

[@pauloyarzun8495]

How is the noise on the action on the p45? Do all digital pianos make a thumping noise, is it inevitable and does it affect how you play them?

[@Toogoodtobetrue458]

Paul O I have a P125 and it makes the thumping noise

[@TheRedTech98]

I've compared both casio px 150 (same as 160) and P45. Very similar noise. Maybe yamaha is slightly quieter but it really doesn't matter. Can't hear the thump after raising the volume to one quarter percent or more (inaudible if you have headphones)

[@pighater951]

They all do unless they it's areal piano

[@victornewman508]

Cant say about px160, but have a p45 and makes a loud thumping noise , irritating

[@sergiovargas8620]

Excuse me sir, witch one do you think Is better, The Casio Px 160 oe The kurzweil ka-90?

[@reginaldgeorge5363]

I really like the feel of the key tops and the key is on the Casio. I have a similar model from Costco at home. I think your comments on the wattage are kind of misleading. It takes a doubling of the wattage to increase the volume by 3DB all things being the same. The size of the speakers and placement can make more of a difference than then a couple of watts. I do feel like the action on the Cassie it was very noisy and because you’re doing this through a direct line out you don’t hear it when you’re pressing the keys as much but if you turn them down and just play you can tell that the Casio is noisier and looser I believe.

[@labanlabansson6147]

While 3db sounds like a little, 3db is technically a doubling of sound. However our ears notices 10db as a doubling of sound. Sorry for the poor english, is doubling even a word? :)

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Why is the Yamaha shaking so much when it is being played? Is it because of the stand?

[@MerriamPianos]

I am not sure as to what stand was being used here for the P45, but some lighter weight X style stands are not quite as sturdy as Z or M style stands, especially when really being played.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@MerriamPianos Thank you for your response!

[@sham8723]

11m 30s : I'll ride in an elevator with you any day my friend.

[@ferdearmas8732]

Hi, Casio PX160 or Roland FP10 and why?...

[@СержБ-щ2ц]

thanks buddy

[@likhochokri6849]

in India, where I'm from, the casio px-160 is more expensive by about 6k, given it's price- it's got more features and sounds better than the yamaha p45. This video isn't a fair comparison in my opinion.

[@aissia5633]

Casio px 160 vs casio cdp 100 please? And roland f10 vs casio px160/cdp100.?

[@guilhermeroque2720]

Px160 is much better than cdp100.

[@eduardojosuenatividadfarfa6348]

Casio px160 or casio cdp s150? Wich is better?

[@TheRedTech98]

Casio AiR is correct. Acoustic intelligent resonator.

[@RajivSamaroo]

Listening on my iPhone speaker and the Yamaha sounds better

[@mr.ydthefuture8458]

🎹What about sound noise of the keys?

[@pighater951]

They all have sound noise unless it's a real piano....

[@Instrumental-Covers]

I think it is at least fair to keep in mind this is a review by a Kawai/Roland/Casio dealer who is not a Yamaha dealer (although Merriam Music does have Amazon links for some basic Yamaha products). As such, I expect the video to highlight the perceived/alleged value of the Casio PX-160 over the Yamaha P45.

[@MerriamPianos]

We certainly do strive to be as objective as possible and we never shy away from complimenting models and lines that we may not necessarily carry ourselves.

[@Instrumental-Covers]

@@MerriamPianos Hello Stu. I think the word here would not be "objective", because this review is mainly subjective. Maybe you have tried your best to be fair and unbiased, but it is still a subjective view. There are very few objective statements in this video, for example, when you mention polyphony and wattage (neither one has a real impact in practice in these models). Your comments about piano sound and action are mainly subjective. To me, an objective comment is one that no one can refute. For example, no one can refute that the Yamaha P45 has white shiny keys and the Casio PX-160 has textured keys. That is a fact beyond discussion. Now, the subjective part is your evaluation of whether you like one better than the other. As you know, all Kawai GL grand pianos have white shiny keys... do you still prefer this Casio PX-160 to a $54,000 Kawai GL50 on the key texture? The video is mainly a discussion of how advantageous you see the Casio over the Yamaha, which is by itself not an objective endeavor. The only way to be 100% objective would be to make a video based on the specifications list, which no one would watch then ha ha. So, the video is subjective by nature. Not only your videos, but all other piano channels. By the way, the Casio PX-160 doesn't have tweeters on the front, just a pair of 12 cm speakers (same as the P45). Both have sound ports, which you mentioned in the Casio. The Yamaha also has sound ports across the top panel. I personally prefer the Yamaha because it sounds better to my ears. None of the extras in the Casio are relevant enough for me to buy it over the Yamaha.

[@MiguelTicona]

Acho que o som e o que menos importa pois coloca um ipad e acabou coloca o som que vc quiser

[@MerriamPianos]

There is some truth to the notion that the sound is a variable component when it comes to digital pianos that have MIDI capability as you can access a plethora of different sounds through VST plugins and instruments. With that said, some players will be relying on the built-in sounds within the instrument. :)

[@leidyparada7150]

podrían activar los subtitulos en español??? así como me estoy tomando la tarea de aprender ingles!!!!

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Cual es tu duda sobre estos pianos? podria ayudarte

[@adrianasan4340]

Cual suena mejor de ambos

[@Tygise]

I like the Casio px sound way moreeee

[@MerriamPianos]

I can certainly understand that! Casio has exceptional acoustic piano samples. :)

[@calvinyip364]

Yamaha sound better. To my ear

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Yamaha has a far better track record with regard to reliability than any Casio. That should be a big consideration. Stu’s playing really does shine in all these videos. The better one is really up to the listener. To me, the Yamaha has a clearer sound. The Casio sounds a bit muddy.

[@MerriamPianos]

Casio's track record on reliability and durability is improving rapidly. In fact, across all of the digital piano lines that we carry, Casio has the lowest warranty repair rate. The company is doing some impressive things in the realm of digital pianos these days!

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@MerriamPianos I like that you have experience with so many products and can give informed information based on your unbiased observations.

[@Toogoodtobetrue458]

P45 sounds a bit more natural or real. Casio is no slouch tho.

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

,hhhh

[@switkeyz6627]

The Yamaha p-145 piano sounds much better than the Casio p-160… Much much better….. Having played and owned both brand over the years,Yamaha usually also usually has better action and reliability of the action and overall keyboard. The half-pedal support on the Casio p-160 though,is a feature that anyone looking to do film stuff has to consider…as that’s a major feature for film composers to have. I am a Yamaha guy…so maybe a bit of bias on my part… Just my two cents 🙏

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for writing in! They're both solid pianos that offer slightly different capabilities and musical experiences as you've noted. Different players will gravitate towards different models of course, but the considerations you pointed out are certainly important depending on the context of use. Thanks again and happy playing! :)

[@justsaybobby]

What are those pieces you play? Are just improvising?

[@lfomelody756]

Dave Grusin - On Golden Pond, i love Dave Grusin!

[@Bollixer]

px 160 or p125 ?

[@luciferxyXX]

p125

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

P-125 without thinking

[@Happyboymargarine]

Casio. Hands down

[@CHRADIO100]

Casio The best

[@MerriamPianos]

Casio is definitely doing some amazing things on the digital piano front these days! :)

[@CHRADIO100]

@@MerriamPianos Yes from Brazil

[@eduardobarbosa5789]

Eu tenho um p45. O som é bom. Mas as teclas são de plástico.

[@MerriamPianos]

Congrats on your Yamaha P45! Thanks for tuning in and happy playing! :)

[@paulestebancarreramolinell7538]

Obviously the casio, but it costs much more

[@Borntomato]

Why do the electric pianos remind me of Mario Karts

[@chaiomusic]

Yamaha P45 sounds better, it is superior.

[@MerriamPianos]

It comes down to a matter of preference of course, but, for the money, these are both very solid instruments. :)

[@bahrambahrami3999]

casio

[@ibanezjjung]

Casio win

[@Stop_Elitists_Wars]

Casio better Piano sound

[@artthongchai9209]

Casio win

[@MerriamPianos]

Everyone will have their own personal preference, but the PX160 is definitely an impressive instrument for the money. :)