Comparison
Casio CDP-S160 vs Yamaha P-145BT
The Casio suits a buyer who values battery operation, a shallow body and an onboard practice recorder. The Yamaha adds USB audio and Bluetooth audio, which can make a connected practice setup easier; Bluetooth audio should not be confused with Bluetooth MIDI. Both offer weighted keys and optional expanded pedal support, but the Casio Scaled Hammer Action II and Yamaha GHC mechanisms warrant a personal comparison. Listen through speakers and headphones, then try the same soft passage on each. Neither has dedicated line outputs. Include a stable stand and the pedal you actually need in both quotes. If you rarely connect a device, let touch and sound outweigh a connection feature you would not use.
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| Feature | CDP-S160 | P-145BT |
|---|---|---|
| Price reference | USD 549.99 observed price (checked 2026-10-29). Confirm current price and availability. Instrument only; finish, tax, accessories, delivery and assembly may affect the total. | USD 469.99 historical promotional price (checked 2026-09-25). Current price needs checking; excluded from budget matching. Instrument only; finish, tax, accessories, delivery and assembly may affect the total. |
| Best-fit buyer | Beginners who need a slim piano that can move between practice spaces; Players who want a simple onboard practice recorder; Households that want optional three pedals without committing to a large console | Beginners who want a simple, compact 88-key piano for regular practice; Players who will use Bluetooth Audio for lessons, backing tracks or reference recordings; Homes that need an instrument that can be moved or stored more easily than a console |
| Keyboard action | Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II | GHC |
| Key construction | Not verified | Not verified |
| Key surface | Simulated ivory and ebony textures | Matte black keytops |
| Escapement / let-off | Not verified | Not verified |
| Maximum polyphony | 64 | 64 |
| Piano sound technology | Not verified | Yamaha CFIIIS |
| Speakers | 12 x 6 cm oval x 2 | Oval 12 cm x 8 cm x 2 |
| Amplification | 8 W x 2 | 7 W x 2 |
| Pedals | SP-3 included; optional SP-34 or CS-470P three-pedal system | Footswitch included; LP-5A/FC3A supported |
| Bluetooth audio | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB audio interface | No | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Line outputs | No | No |
| Headphones | One 3.5 mm stereo PHONES/OUTPUT socket | 1 standard stereo jack |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1322 W x 232 D x 99 H; music rest detached | 1326 W x 268 D x 129 H |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 | 11.1 |
| Apps | Casio Music Space | Not verified |
| Warranty | Not verified | Not verified |