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Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black5.8
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Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black5.6
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Casio PX-S1100 vs Yamaha P-225

The two most popular beginner digital pianos compared

Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black

Casio

Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black

$849.99

5.8/10
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Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

Yamaha

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

$999.99

5.6/10
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Our Verdict

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black :

The Yamaha P-225 succeeds the popular P-125 with improved sound and modernized features. An excellent entry-level piano for beginners who want Yamaha reliability.

Scores by Category

Category
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Overall Score
5.8
5.6
Touch & Keyboard
5.2
5.2
Sound Quality
5.8
6.0
Connectivity
6.0
5.0
Amplification
4.0
4.5
Features
5.0
4.5
Value for Money
8.2
7.8

Keyboard

5.2 5.2
Specification
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Number of Keys
88
88
Key Action Type
Smart Scaled Hammer Action
GHS
Pedals
1 (sustain included)
1 (sustain included)

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

The GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) offers 88 weighted keys with weight gradation. It's Yamaha's entry-level mechanism — decent and reliable, but without the refinement of higher models.

Sound

5.8 6.0
Specification
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Sound Engine
AiR Sound Source
Yamaha CFX Sampling
Max Polyphony
256 notes
192 notes

Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black

The Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR engine produces convincing sounds with string resonance. 192-note polyphony. The 18 sounds are well chosen.

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

The CFX sampling-based engine delivers a clear and bright sound characteristic of Yamaha. The 192-note polyphony is generous. The 24 sounds are well chosen.

Connectivity

6.0 5.0
Specification
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB, MIDI
USB

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

USB Type-B MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI via app. One headphone output. Adequate for an entry-level model.

Amplification

4.0 4.5
Specification
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Speakers
2 Speakers
2 Speakers

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

The 2x 7W (14W total) system is basic but functional for home practice.

Build Quality

Specification
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Color
Black
Black
Finish
Matte
Matte

Features

5.0 4.5
Specification
Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black
Piano Type
Portable
Portable
Series
Privia PX-S
P-Series

Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black

Innovative touch interface, metronome, MIDI recorder, Casio Music Space app via Bluetooth.

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

24 sounds, metronome, built-in recorder, Bluetooth MIDI for the Smart Pianist app. A clear improvement over the P-145 in terms of features.

Final Verdict

Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black

Casio PXS1100BK Digital Piano - Black

5.8/10
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Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

Yamaha – P-225 – Portable Digital Piano – Black

5.6/10
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