Yamaha Digital Piano Comparisons 

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Yamaha CLP220 Compared With YDP131

CLP220                                                  YDP131

Speakers:   2 x 20 watts                2 x 6 watts
(Due to the larger speaker output, the CLP220 has a deeper and more realistic tone than the YDP131)

Touch: Both have 88 fully-weighted, full size, touch sensitive keys. And a graded hammer action. However, the touch of the CLP220 does feel more realistic than the YDP131.

Instrumental Voices: 10                     6
(Extras onm CLP220: Electric piano 2, Harpsichord 2, Vibraphone, Church organ 2)

Dual Voice:   Yes                               No
(You can play 2 different instrumental voices at the same time)
 
2 Track Sequencer:  Yes                     No
(Allows you to record your performances, then play along or overdub a second voice)

Internal Flash-Rom-Memory:  Yes       No
(You can save your own performances and store MIDI-songs via USB-MIDI-Interface)

Dimensions: The CLP220 is 51mm longer (left to right), 4mm deeper (front to back) and 169cm shorter (floor to top) than the YDP131

Weight:   45kg                                  37kg

Summary

The CLP220 has a more realistic sound and touch than the YDP131. It also has a few extra gadgets and instrumental voices. However, the YDP131 is more than good enough for anyone starting out.

 Call UK Pianos for advice on: 020 8367 2080.

Ask me a question online...

"Graham Howard,
Piano Advisor"

Questions

Thanks for all your help Graham! 
In terms of gadgets I don’t need that many but we do need something that feels and sounds as much like a piano as possible, in which case would you go for the CLP220 over the YDP131? 

Sorry, I know it’s difficult and we will obviously have to try them out in person but I’m still not quite sure.

Thanks very much for your help so far.  As I said, I don’t want to have to trade up in a couple of years but likewise I don’t need the gadgets; just something as piano-like as possible.  V confusing!

Kind regards,

Annabel

Reply/ Hi Annabel.

You will be much happier with the CLP220 over the long term. The CLP220 has more power, limited 'gadgets', a nicer touch and a warmer piano sound.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

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Yamaha CLP220 Compared With Classenti CDP2

The Yamaha CLP220 does offer a little more than the Classenti CDP2.

Here are the differences:

The Yamaha weighs 5kg less.

The Yamaha has 10 additional instrumental voices, the Classenti has 8.

The Yamaha has 50 built-in demo songs, the Classenti has 32.

The Classenti is more compact.

The Classenti comes with a 5 year warranty, the Yamaha is 3 years.

The Classenti will save you £200 over the Yamaha.

I love the sound and touch of both the CLP220 and the CDP2. Of course, they have their own individual characteristics...

There is not much to choose between them. If anything, the Yamaha has slightly more body to its sound.

Summary

For an extra £200, the Yamaha offers you a little more power, a slightly better sound, more demo songs and 2 extra instrumental voices.

The Classenti will save you £200, the warranty is 2 years longer, and the cabinet is more compact.

It really comes down to personal preference... You should really choose the piano that best fits YOUR needs.

 Call UK Pianos for advice on: 020 8367 2080.

Ask me a question online...

"Graham Howard,
Piano Advisor"

Questions

Dear Graham,

I am looking to buy myself a digital piano so I can start learning to play again. I achieved my Grade 5 while at school and would like to take it further. I have been looking at the Classenti CDP2 and the Yamaha CLP 220 and I am having trouble deciding which product to go for. Could you tell me if one has a significant advantage over the other?

Best regards

Tom Slone

Reply/ Hi Tom

The Yamaha CLP220 does offer a little more than the Classenti CDP2.

Here are the differences:

• The Yamaha weighs 5kg less.
• The Yamaha has 10 additional instrumental voices, the Classenti has 8.
• The Yamaha has 50 built-in demo songs, the Classenti has 32.
• The Classenti is more compact.
• The Classenti comes with a 5 year warranty, the Yamaha is 3 years.
• The Classenti will save you £200 over the Yamaha.

I love the sound and touch of both the CLP220 and the CDP2. Of course, they have their own individual characteristics...

There is not much to choose between them. If anything, the Yamaha has slightly more body to its sound.

Summary

For an extra £200, the Yamaha offers you more power, a slightly better sound, more demo songs and 2 extra instrumental voices.

The Classenti will save you £200, the warranty is 2 years longer, and the cabinet is more compact.

It really comes down to personal preference... You should really choose the piano that best fits YOUR needs.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

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