Which CasioTone Should You Buy? CT-S200, CT-S300, LK-S250, CT-S100 Keyboards

[@JeremySee]

Here are my recommended keyboards & pianos amzn.to/2YRQiq3

[@marinohidalgo3679]

Can I use these as a midi for Logic Pro ?

[@MiauMichigan]

All keyboards should have touch sensitive keys. I couldn't agree more. I don't care about the endless number of functions I won't use, I just want sensitive keyssss.

[@DirtyMonster762]

think of all the bach stuff u could play with 61 non touch sensitive keys like all of it

[@ktm101]

You're an absolutely bloody legend. We're shopping for one of these now to play in the park with a guitar. You picked up on and called out all the things we cared about (colour and touch sensitivity). If only the cts300 came with multiple colours ! Thanks mate

[@alimakbuz5929]

Touch sensitivity is not only related with keys. For the keyboard not to sound awfully bad, it needs to have at least 3 times more sound samples it currently has. And a more powerful processor is required to manage those samples. That means the cost will be higher.

[@DirtyMonster762]

100$ digital harpsichord it is 👍

[@vito_keys]

LK-S250, definitely Although I'm already an intermediate/pro-amateur player, the key lighting feels so nostalgic for me, since I grew up playing the LK-series

[@bigbadabooom368]

NOICE

[@bryangl1]

Jeremy, as always, thorough balanced descriptions and assessment with no superfluous waffle. But this, as is moderately common with your reviews, leaves the viewer wanting for some brief demonstration of the sounds - not voice by voice, but a few minutes playing brief examples of typical music. This may be intentional, knowing that the different computer speakers most people will be listening through, can widely depart from the actual sound of the keyboard. But then, you do make music demo videos. Eeach person will be familiar with the "sound" of their computer so will still get a comparative impression of the keyboard. A point I think you should consider seriously. But congratulations on the consistent high standard of your work.

[@arispoon9523]

I ordered the LK S250 few days back and hopefully itll get dlivered later as Christmas present for my kid. I had a hard time explaining to my wife why I had to choose this model over the lower end CTS200, my main considerations were the cordana+key lights and touchtone. When she asked again, ill just send the link to this video to her. Thank you.

[@slayerftwrongdoers8657]

I bought Casiotone S200 a year ago. It's great start for music learning.... Garage Bands have used Casiotone series! Go for it!

[@bobbydhuths1059]

If casio made cts 100 touch sensitive I would have definitely bought it.

[@sjazz1212]

Actually ordered red CTS 200 today. Changing my mind now for LKS-250. Thanks for your review Jeremy 👍

[@YOU-rw1vn]

From where are you buying it?

[@ShellyAnderson0624]

Last weekend I wanted to bring my medium-sized keyboard with me camping. I love to play music outside. (I used to play guitar while camping, but last year arthritis took away the ability to play, so now I'm learning keyboard. I'm actually loving it). My husband, who is really sweet, said, "You can do what you want, dear, but do we REALLY need to take this?" That cinched it for me. I've been trying to decide whether or not to get one of these and I decided I will need one because they are so portable and tough. I guess they come out Oct. 1st? That will be on my list. I also wish they made all of the models with the red option. They're going to sell a lot in that color. :)

[@JeremySee]

True that! I love the handy handle 😉 and the red is so so sweet!

[@ghost-4230]

I didn’t realize not all keyboards had touch sensitive keys. Thank you!

[@ghost-4230]

I was tempted to buy the cheapest one just because I’ve seen that attractive red on commercials. But no touch sensitive keys?! Come on

[@hussamalmuayad8140]

Thank you for this review, it helped me target the best keyboard for my young kid to start off sampling musical instruments. Wanted to get the CT-X700, but app functionality and keyboard lighting is a very attractive proposition. Also the battery power in case she wanted to take it with her. Thank you again.

[@NehaGahlot]

Loved the review, so natural and detailed. I'm in process of buying a new piano, and this video really helped! Thank you, Jeremy! ❤️

[@dannyboy1121x]

Really helpful review. Much as I love what I've seen, lack of power supply and velocity for the 100 and 200 is a deal breaker for me.

[@girishkumarpeddi6266]

7:34 Nigtmare Fuel: Apple enters into the musical keyboard industry and launches a keyboard with only one usb c port for their low price of $1000

[@g.e.holliday9375]

U Are The Casio King, Thanks!

[@sfiruz]

Thanks Jeremy very very much for explicit review. I spent hours researching websites and comparing models and brands. I will go for lk250 for my daughter.

[@hello838]

Got the Red CT-S200 that includes Casio's stand, av adapter and headphones for a whopping £120. No complaints :D

[@JeremySee]

Have fun buddy!

[@tamstark8747]

Where about did you get that offer if you don’t mind me asking?

[@theshivalodhi9783]

@@tamstark8747 it's on Flipkart

[@joshthejuan]

Thank you Jeremy! Got the lk s250 because of this

[@JeremySee]

Have fun!

[@hugovaldez9301]

Great review. Really needed this. Thank you!

[@TheSunMoon]

I had wanted to buy a midi keyboard, but thanks to your review regarding the S300 being able to use midi, I had just purchased it, at the stroke of midnight on 19th Dec 2020 haha. A very impulsive buy!!

[@KiranKumar-jj9vu]

Hey Jeremy, I am new to piano & thanks for this awesome information. Now I am in between CTS300 or LKS250 buying. Could you tell me which feature is more useful for beginners like me i.e. Tone bender wheel OR Leasson feature with key lights ??

[@mellow.042]

L

[@sxmxmx1]

Wut?

[@jeanmariealleaume8868]

Very useful and honest professional comments. Thank you Jeremy.

[@ramiroherrera4210]

Thank you for this video. Touch sensitive keys on a keyboard is important.

[@solymosadam]

Thanks for the comprehensive comparison Jeremy. I would just add one more bit for the sake of protecting the CT-S100. I was looking for something for my little kiddo, who is too young to understand the many buttons and functions, also no additional benefit by a screen or other features. CT-S100 is the simple enough keyboard that I am free to leave to the kid without concerns. The worst can happen is that he turns it off.

[@leonereed8828]

Thanks, I almost waste my money on the cheaper one.

[@v3xman]

I so much agree with powering a keyboard with a power bank. More keyboards should come with that option.

[@djentlemanb]

I know i'm a bit late but they include the AC adapter now, bought a CT-S300 to replace my old CTK-496 (LOL) last weekend and one was included.

[@ShellyAnderson0624]

Thank you! I'm just learning keyboard. I appreciate the overview :) We watch our grandchildren all day at my daughter's house and I really need practice time. This would be perfect to toss into the car and take with me. They look durable and really light.

[@JeremySee]

It's durable enough for Casio Australia to throw in a 5 years warranty!

[@rt4838]

As a n LK-S250 owner, I would have liked it a lot if it came in red.

[@JeremySee]

Yup, I talked about it in another video.

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

Great info. I just bought the CT-S300, and it is likely more than I need. I'm really only interested in a keyboard for some music theory studies, but hey, maybe I'll learn to play keys as well.

[@JeremySee]

Great choice!

[@AlyssaDewi]

omg, me too ❤️

[@franciscodiniz4092]

Very good and useful explanation on those Keyboards ! Thank you, Jeremy.

[@MrA5htaroth]

Great video, reasonable and relevant as ever.

[@Kthdreamlight]

Will it be fine for a beginner to buy a Casio CT-S200 (since I’m not sure of playing keyboard is my thing)

[@julianrossx14]

Can I control a Volca Keys using a cable mini-jack 3,5 (phone out)-MIDI 5 pin (in to Volca) adaptor?

[@josecaringal]

@Jeremy See In our country the price of the CT-S200 is equivalent to $157-158 USD and the price for the CT-S300 and LK-S250 is equivalent to $196-197 USD. 😢😔 It's quite higher than the prices in other countries.

[@3cHoStat]

The cts 100 for me is only £99 for a stand headset and the keyboard!What a bargain!

[@vccranker]

We Love your reviews! I am considering CT-S300 vs LK-S250. From what I can tell: CT-S300 has tone bender, runs for 20 hours on Alkaline batteries and is $20 less than the LK-S250, which has lights, no tone bender, and runs on same batteries for 8 hours. Question: Is the key touch/feel/response the same for both models? Thank you! : - )

[@JeremySee]

The keybed is identical with CTS300 & LKS250

[@jeremyjohnson9585]

I'm a new Jeremian! I really fit the part, too!

[@GreatasnoOther1]

Great review, much appreciated 👍

[@MelissaKohar]

Hello jeremy, can i ask... is touch sensitive keys also make diferent voices when you use it as midi controller with only usb plug in? Without soundcard / audio interface....

[@mellowgre]

This video and others on your channel have been very helpful with shopping for a nice beginner keyboard, thank you so much!! I was completely in the dark with all these names and $500 price points T^T

[@JeremySee]

Glad to help!

[@azamatalimov6577]

Thank you Jeremy. Your videos are very helpful.

[@jadenpina5420]

If I were to buy one, I would buy the CT-S300

[@zengjunkai7814]

Hi Jeremy! Do you think the lighted keys approach is the correct way to learn piano? I'm considering between the cts300 and lk250.

[@jeremyjohnson9585]

The things I care about most on a keyboard are whether it has built in non-pedal sustain, and whether or not it has realistic piano tones. Those are the two main things I want. I feel like the Yamaha lines have a more natural Grand sound.

[@dddddddd9870]

Does built-in speakers of CT-S300 and CT-S400 have difference in bass?

[@kartikxramesh]

Incredibly well detailed review!

[@m4mforever23]

Thanks so much for this review! Does either one offer backlighting on the lcd screen?

[@MrJavierluis]

I have a CT-S200 and a CT-S300. The 300 is heard with a noticeably lower volume than the 200. Have you noticed the same thing?

[@pavan2788]

Hello Sir. I want to learn piono so want to buy keyboard. So can you please suggest the good keyboard under 10k... I'll be waiting for your reply

[@tronovan3d]

Touch sensitive / velocity sensitive keys are a must!

[@DirtyMonster762]

the piece i am learning now, invention 13, does not require it. neither does the piece before that, prelude six from book two

[@ShreyasBharadwaj]

What is the difference between CT-S300 vs LK-S250. I’m trying to make up my mind between these. I like the pitch bender on the CT-S300.

[@JeremySee]

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[@ShreyasBharadwaj]

@@JeremySee thank you Jeremy, your reviews are awesome and to the point. Appreciate the help. I’ll go with the CT-S300

[@marcd1981]

Thank you for reviewing and posting the information on these keyboards, but without hearing how they sound, there is still no way to accurately compare which would be the better choice.

[@johnnygonzalez146]

Here in the Philippines, the CTX - 700 is priced exactly the same with the CT - S300. Which one is a better buy? The CTS series form factor definitely makes me think twice.

[@shreyash6506]

If it's the same price, please buy CTX of use it in formals, otherwise for personal use buy cts, my choice would have been ctx

[@keshabsen2368]

Was about to buy 100 😁 Thanks for an excellent review in a very soothing and simple manner - yet very informative and quite technical 👌

[@JeremySee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@digiziko]

Are the keys of the jeremy casio CT-S200 more robust and quieter or are the keys of the Donner DEK 610 quieter and more stable?

[@vloz2199]

I recently knew your channel and the truth is that your content is very good, this video has helped me with many doubts I had, the lk-s250 that in my country costs 204 usd and the ct s300 costs 195 usd, I consider that the price difference with the LK-s250 is almost nothing, but the ct s300 used is worth about 176 usd and I am hesitating between the ct s300 used and the lk-s 250 new nwn , sorry for google translation. PS: these are the best prices I found :/ The ctx 700 used in good condition costs 200 usd, which should I choose?

[@atirguliyeva9698]

Hello. I am just wondering whether CT-S300 has headphone mood that I can practice myself without making loud noises?

[@dadautube]

very useful reviews Jeremy See ... and your fine efforts can be even better and more useful if you lessen the amount of time the viewers watch yourself instead of seeing the topic of your discussion, ie, the instruments ...

[@jjacob25101]

Excellent video. The LK 250 has a microphone input? What kind of input, and what mic's can be used, and can it use the reverb effects? If not, I will still definitely go with the CT-S300. The CT-S100 could be good for younger children, and cats learning to play keyboards. I think it's a bargain for a full sized touch sensitive keyboard with many decent sounds, pitch bend, speakers, headphone and sustain pedal jack, music stand, battery power and portability, and available keyboard carrying case, though the built in handle is great. All the other features are icing on the cake.

[@JeremySee]

Yes, it has a 3.5mm mic input. It is entry level after all. Default reverb will be applied to mic input. Not adjustable. But is decent.

[@jjacob25101]

@@JeremySee I don't need the mic, or lighted keys. I prefer the 1/4" high impedance or low impedance professional mics, but this is an entry level consumer beginner keyboard. The mic reminds me of my Casio Rapmsn keyboard with the cheap mic and vocoder. My Roland JD-Xi has a gooseneck mic with the XLR input, but can use other pro XLR Jack's. Some other older keyboards with gooseneck vocoder mics have the twist in BNC input connector.

[@aditmaharjan6084]

Which keyboard is better for singer at low budget? Cts200, yamaha psr F51, Ctk3500

[@alirezamodirzadeh7975]

Dear is the sound of Casio S250 is reasonable good enough to play for audience?

[@KHOISWAI]

hello Jeremy I have money either to buy Casio cts100 or Yamaha PSR51, can you please tell me out of these two which one I should buy. My parents are giving me option between this two only. So I have to buy either. please help me.!! please..

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

I ended up getting the CTS100. It was the only one close to my 1000SEK budget at 1100. The 200 costs 1600 the 300 costs 2100. The Yamaha 373 is 2600 and the EZ300 is a whopping 3700 which is about 350 dollars. If my daughter likes the piano lessons she will be taking and keeps at it maybe I’ll invest in something better but I don’t want to buy anything expensive if she turns out to not like it as much as she thinks.

[@fabriceducouret5631]

Great video, thanks! Wish it was more hands-on, but still very good

[@JeremySee]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabriceducouret5631]

@@JeremySee You're welcome! Currently I'm looking for something that can work both as a MIDI keyboard and as a standalone keyboard with speaker/battery for on the go composing... any idea? Thanks!

[@MJ.401]

I'm try to see what back connections look like

[@garciniegas]

Great video! Question: Does the S300 or the LK supports connectivity with learning apps on iPad?

[@rituranjan3500]

Hi ,ur information and comparisons r so clear.....can u pls suggest for beginners Yamaha 273 is better or Casio LKS250....

[@TahaAjouz]

Can i use cts100 in my pc? What the usb port is used for? Can i record using the usb cable?

[@openbanter1958]

Great video thanks for the info. Definitely need touch sensitivity, there is no point otherwise.

[@gaudencemilanzi9460]

Good video Jeremy, well prepared and very informative 👍

[@JeremySee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marineboyocean]

Great Review Thanks Jeremy. 🎹 👍🏼

[@silasmoa7795]

super useful video! thaaaank u

[@Mulazim.]

So, can CTS200 connect to mobile android ORG 2021 in order to play from the keyboard and run rhythms?

[@drillgirl718]

i got an important question, im thinkin between casiotone lk-s250 and ct s410, im looking for one with portamento glide function

[@jagjitmutum3775]

I just bought lk s250. Do i need 3.5 mm audio jack cable or micro usb cable to syc chordana with the keyboard to learn with the lighted keys? Also cannot find app function key in the keyboard functions features and options.

[@MasterSaahab]

Hi Jeremy! Hope u r doin good. I hv this query about the Casio 200. Can we play it without batteries through the power adapter directly? Someone may say, what then the power adapter is there for but I am just willing to confirm it

[@JeremySee]

Yes

[@MaindolaMusic]

Can these be connected as midi controllers for audio DAWs??

[@JeremySee]

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[@MaindolaMusic]

@@JeremySee thankuuuu

[@pavankolamkar7310]

Casio cts 100 or yamaha psrf51? And y? Plz reply asap. Nice Content👍

[@inder1226]

Casio

[@aaronsanchezz]

I saw a ct-s190 at costco... is this not as good as a cts200?

[@heyhi7960]

Hi Jeremy, just wondering if CT-S195 is the same as CT-S200? Thanks

[@JeremySee]

It's the same.

[@mysupersats]

Thanks to you im going to buy the lk s250

[@John_Riff]

Which 61-key Yamahas mentioned are USB-Powered?

[@blulere]

What

[@yellowmallows]

Sir, does it have an adapter or it uses battery to work?

[@ian-tp7ht]

Hello. Since CT-S100 doesn’t have a sustain pedal port, is there any alternative we can use aside from the sustain function?

[@aradhyakundu8033]

Can you suggest which one will be better between casio ctx 8000in and yamaha psr e463

[@naingzinlatt2971]

After watching your recommendation, i bought this casio model for learning piano, Thank you so much

[@acid3719]

wich one?

[@radagon6004]

Which model?

[@george9336]

Which piano?

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

You really do great reviews and they are a big help. One thing I do miss from both yours and all other reviews is comparison of the onboard speakers. Many of your viewers have been disappointed after buying the CT-S1 for instance, only to find it sounds Thin or Tinny unless you run the sound through external stuff. This is clear from the comment section on videos related to that Keyboard..and that is not what many of us are looking to do, certainly not the beginners! So please, we need to hear more about the things that will be real life issues for us, like Onboard speaker sound and how noisy the Keyboard is. Thank you, and please do not misunderstand me, you do a gerat job, maybe the best of them all..But the onboard speaker quality issue is your big miss!

[@raulpardo4226]

Yamaha psr-f51 or Casio ct s100?

[@alxd5068]

i ran into the ct-s195... what’s it compare to?

[@abhistephenrokkam2753]

hii can you please suggest which one to buy between these ct S200 vs lk s250 vs yamaha psr E263

[@happycat8383]

Can the CT 100 use sustain pedal

[@krysjunfoo]

Hi Jeremy, which is better to have? The pitch bend wheel in s300 or the mic in on the Lk250? I’m struggling to decide which one to buy.

[@DeFineAl]

Nice review and agree with your conclusion. Do you know how many keys can be lit at one time? Sometimes it's only 4 sometimes is even more!

[@JeremySee]

I will have that information when I receive the review unit next week.

[@DeFineAl]

@@JeremySee Will wait for the review. I picked up a 2nd hand LK200s for about $25US absolutely mint with a free set of Duracells it even has a SD slot I keep it in the caravan for the old bit of practice. That lights up more than 4 and even as many as 10 keys. but no touch sens alas.

[@JeremySee]

Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@emanueleconiglio379]

Hi! does it have Indian sounds like harmonium? I'm looking for a budget keyboards with this sound.

[@noneedtoknowmyname4703]

the problem is that the only one that is shipped to my country is the cts100 😅 there is also the ctk 1500 which I think is better (the screen and the chordana app but still u know better ) I'll buy one the next week but I'm really confused between these two cause they are the only ones that are low prices and can be shipped can you please tell me? the ctk 1500 or th cts100??

[@gafzycon]

Ct S300 also has sensitive touch keys?

[@MiauMichigan]

Yes!

[@saisaganstudios8901]

I saw this the video a bit late I bought the cts 100 please tell which keyboard I should upgrade instead of it and there's is no return for cats 100 please reply

[@alysjasmin]

I’m already an intermediate piano player but I am looking for a simple inexpensive keyboard that I can use to accompany my singing. Are any of these good for that??