Which Portable Keyboard is Better - The Yamaha or Casio?

Both keyboard brands, Yamaha and Casio, are actually quite similar with both offering high quality products and offering a wide range of keyboards from learning keyboards, to those that are light and portable to those that are digital performance designed and recording pianos. However, many people feel there are very distinct differences between the keyboards made by each of these two companies.

Here is one difference.

Casio does provide more features on the lower priced end of the scale. Furthermore, for the keyboard beginner there are more Casio choices of models than with Yamaha. However as you move up in price, Yamaha provides more features to offer at the top end of the price range.

The best thing to do is to research each of the keyboard brands and look individually at each of the keyboard models and what features they offer.

One of the best ways to make a decision on what is the best keyboard to buy is to read the reviews from people that have bought the same keyboard you may be considering. If a person takes the time to write a review, its a good indication they feel rather strong about the product one way or another.  In reading customer reviews often a common theme will start to surface and that will help you make a more educated buying decision.

All too often people make buying decisions based on what they think is true vs. what is actually true. The best way to decide is to identify what features you want on your instrument and then seek out models that have these features,
regardless of the manufacturer.

Once you have decided which particular model with particular features you desire, it is best to then read reviews from other buyers.

Both companies, Casio and Yamaha have been around a long time and make quality products. They both have devoted customers and followers.  Therefore, it becomes a personal choice about features you are seeking, considering both brands offer quality unmatched by lesser brands.

To summarize, determine your budget first.  Secondly, determine what features are important to you and then seek the opinions of people who have purchased that particular keyboard so you can feel confident in buying it.