The catch
Casio PX-S1100
Leave extra room for the music rest and cables on top of the bare body.
Side by side
Casio PX-S1100 vs Casio PX-S5000: 5000 changes key action, so shared portability alone is no reason to upgrade
Quick verdict
Pick the PX-S5000 once you have confirmed that its Smart Hybrid Hammer action suits your playing. Choose the PX-S1100 instead if the lower complete price matters more and the portability and practice features they share are mostly what you need.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A different keyboard mechanism does not have to take more desk space
Before accessories, both are listed at 1322 by 232 by 102 mm, and the PX-S5000 fits its wood-and-resin hybrid mechanism into that same space. So if your room is shallow, you can compare the actions without assuming the hybrid-key option needs a furniture cabinet.
Where this comes from
Keyboard mechanism: PX-S1100 Smart Scaled Hammer, PX-S5000 Smart Hybrid Hammer. Listed width: PX-S1100 1322 mm, PX-S5000 1322 mm. Depth before music rest: PX-S1100 232 mm, PX-S5000 232 mm. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
The catch
Casio PX-S5000
A particular action design is no proof that it will feel better under your hands.
Casio PX-S1100
- Why pick it
- You need two-track practice with shared headphones and are happy with Smart Scaled Hammer action
- The catch
- Leave extra room for the music rest and cables on top of the bare body.
Casio PX-S5000
- Why pick it
- After trying it, you prefer the Smart Hybrid Hammer action and want to keep the same shallow body dimensions
- The catch
- A particular action design is no proof that it will feel better under your hands.
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What this page compares
Casio PX-S1100 vs Casio PX-S5000, compared on keyboard mechanism, listed instrument weight and preset voices, along with the practice routines that decide the better choice.
A shallow portable format, a battery option and recording routes are common to these pianos. What mainly earns the PX-S5000 a place on the shortlist is its different wood-and-resin keyboard mechanism.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Hybrid keys to try, with no deeper body, are what you want
Before accessories, both are listed at 1322 by 232 by 102 mm, and the PX-S5000 fits its wood-and-resin hybrid mechanism into that same space. So if your room is shallow, you can compare the actions without assuming the hybrid-key option needs a furniture cabinet.
- Casio PX-S1100
- Good
- Casio PX-S5000
- Better fit
Two-track practice and shared listening come first for you
A two-track recorder, flash-drive audio recording and two headphone sockets are on both. If those are your main requirements, the PX-S1100 already covers them. The PX-S5000 has to earn its place through the action trial or other details that matter to you personally. A generic recording promise is not enough.
- Casio PX-S1100
- Good
- Casio PX-S5000
- Good
Your budget has to cover a complete movable three-pedal station
Casio lists the PX-S1100 at 11.2 kg without batteries and the PX-S5000 at 11.5 kg without accessories or batteries. The stated bases differ slightly, so do not infer an exact difference for carrying the whole setup. Both still need a stand and the optional SP-34 for three-pedal half-damper practice.
- Casio PX-S1100
- Good
- Casio PX-S5000
- Good
More arranging tracks are what you expect the higher model to give
Two tracks are recorded by both. If accompaniment and more recording parts are what you really require, pick a different model.
- Casio PX-S1100
- Caution
- Casio PX-S5000
- Caution
In practice
Differences you will notice
A different keyboard mechanism does not have to take more desk space
Before accessories, both are listed at 1322 by 232 by 102 mm, and the PX-S5000 fits its wood-and-resin hybrid mechanism into that same space. So if your room is shallow, you can compare the actions without assuming the hybrid-key option needs a furniture cabinet.
How we worked this out
Keyboard mechanism: PX-S1100 Smart Scaled Hammer, PX-S5000 Smart Hybrid Hammer. Listed width: PX-S1100 1322 mm, PX-S5000 1322 mm. Depth before music rest: PX-S1100 232 mm, PX-S5000 232 mm. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Recording features mostly overlap, so do not pay extra for the same need
A two-track recorder, flash-drive audio recording and two headphone sockets are on both. If those are your main requirements, the PX-S1100 already covers them. The PX-S5000 has to earn its place through the action trial or other details that matter to you personally. A generic recording promise is not enough.
How we worked this out
Internal recorder tracks: PX-S1100 2, PX-S5000 2. Audio recording to USB memory: PX-S1100 Yes, PX-S5000 Yes. Headphone sockets: PX-S1100 2, PX-S5000 2. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Calling it portable still leaves accessories out of the weight
Casio lists the PX-S1100 at 11.2 kg without batteries and the PX-S5000 at 11.5 kg without accessories or batteries. The stated bases differ slightly, so do not infer an exact difference for carrying the whole setup. Both still need a stand and the optional SP-34 for three-pedal half-damper practice.
How we worked this out
Listed instrument weight: PX-S1100 11.2 kg, PX-S5000 11.5 kg. Optional half-pedal route: PX-S1100 SP-34, PX-S5000 SP-34. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Option A
Casio, PX-S1100
PX-S1100
With a 232 mm body depth, battery operation and two headphone sockets, this piano works in a flexible practice corner. The Amazon offer selected here is white and comes with the wireless adapter.
- Best for
- You need two-track practice with shared headphones and are happy with Smart Scaled Hammer action
Facts we checked
- Keyboard action: Smart Scaled Hammer
- Instrument weight as listed: 11.2 kg
- Voices preset: 18
- Tracks on the internal recorder: 2
Option B
Casio, PX-S5000
PX-S5000
Wood-and-resin hybrid keys, a 232 mm body depth and battery power come together in the PX-S5000. Choose it if keyboard design matters most to you and you still want a setup you can move.
- Best for
- After trying it, you prefer the Smart Hybrid Hammer action and want to keep the same shallow body dimensions
Facts we checked
- Keyboard action: Smart Hybrid Hammer
- Instrument weight as listed: 11.5 kg
- Voices preset: 23
- Tracks on the internal recorder: 2
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Casio PX-S1100 | Casio PX-S5000 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard mechanism | Smart Scaled Hammer | Smart Hybrid Hammer | Try out the documented mechanism before taking its name as a guarantee about feel or mechanical noise. |
| Listed instrument weight | 11.2 kg | 11.5 kg | Work out the load you will be moving from the stated measurement basis, and then add the stand, case and accessories. |
| Preset voices | 18 | 23 | Additional tones are of use when your playing routine calls for them, and they are not a measure of piano realism. |
| Internal recorder tracks | 2 | 2 | A large number by itself counts for less than track allocation and independent overdubbing. |
| Depth before music rest | 232 mm | 232 mm | The music rest, cable route and comfortable playing clearance are all left out of bare depth. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Casio PX-S1100
- Both USB audio-file recording and Bluetooth use the same USB-A socket, so work out your connection plan.
With Casio PX-S5000
- You still have to buy the stand and three-pedal unit separately.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Its two-track recorder and headphone connections cover what you need, and the complete PX-S1100 setup costs less
Go with Casio PX-S1100. Two recorder tracks, USB-memory audio recording and two headphone sockets come with both. PX-S1100 is the pick if its exact complete offer is cheaper and a hands-on trial gives you no reason to pay for the hybrid action.
After trying it, you prefer the Smart Hybrid Hammer action and want to keep the same shallow body dimensions
Go with Casio PX-S5000. Smart Hybrid Hammer keys on the PX-S5000 fit the same listed 1322 by 232 mm body rectangle. Only pay for that mechanism if an action trial leaves you with a clear personal preference. PX-S1100 shares its recording tracks and headphone connections.
You need a verified winner on mechanical key noise or on personal playing comfort
Neither model fits. Manufacturer records contain no matched test for those outcomes. Try the instruments under the conditions you intend to play in.
Decision guide
How to decide
A different keyboard mechanism does not have to take more desk space
Before accessories, both are listed at 1322 by 232 by 102 mm, and the PX-S5000 fits its wood-and-resin hybrid mechanism into that same space. So if your room is shallow, you can compare the actions without assuming the hybrid-key option needs a furniture cabinet.
Recording features mostly overlap, so do not pay extra for the same need
A two-track recorder, flash-drive audio recording and two headphone sockets are on both. If those are your main requirements, the PX-S1100 already covers them. The PX-S5000 has to earn its place through the action trial or other details that matter to you personally. A generic recording promise is not enough.
Calling it portable still leaves accessories out of the weight
Casio lists the PX-S1100 at 11.2 kg without batteries and the PX-S5000 at 11.5 kg without accessories or batteries. The stated bases differ slightly, so do not infer an exact difference for carrying the whole setup. Both still need a stand and the optional SP-34 for three-pedal half-damper practice.
What this page can’t tell you
- This comparison rests on documented specifications and conditional reasoning about your setup. We have not put key feel, mechanical noise or speaker performance side by side and measured them.
- The dimensions given are for the specified body or cabinet. Allow space as well for the rest, cables, bench and player.
- Before you order, verify the exact Amazon model, color, supplied accessories, condition and delivery date.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the digital pianos we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Casio PX-S5000 |
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Casio PX-S1100
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After trying it, you prefer the Smart Hybrid Hammer action and want to keep the same shallow body dimensions
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