The catch
Yamaha YDP-146
Duo alters the sound processing and pedal behavior, so set the routing for the lesson.
Side by side
Yamaha YDP-146 vs Casio AP-S200: Yamaha records directly into software, and Casio saves audio to a drive
Quick verdict
The AP-S200 is the pick for a shallower cabinet and audio files saved to USB memory. For direct USB audio into software and documented, configurable Duo headphone routing, choose the YDP-146.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The shallower cabinet is the wider one too
The AP-S200 is 299 mm deep and the YDP-146 is 422 mm, which saves 123 mm. Casio is 1393 mm wide, and Yamaha is 1357 mm. In a narrow room with a walkway, the depth saving can matter. In a tight gap between walls, the extra 36 mm of width can reverse the choice.
Where this comes from
Listed width: YDP-146 1357 mm, AP-S200 1393 mm. Depth before music rest: YDP-146 422 mm, AP-S200 299 mm. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
The catch
Casio AP-S200
The damper has two levels plus off, which is not the continuous detection the PX-870 offers.
Yamaha YDP-146
- Why pick it
- You capture the internal piano sound over USB straight into computer software
- Precise two-player headphone routing is non-negotiable for you
- The catch
- Duo alters the sound processing and pedal behavior, so set the routing for the lesson.
Casio AP-S200
- Why pick it
- You worry more about a tight walkway than about a narrow wall gap
- You want an audio file and no recording software to run
- The catch
- The damper has two levels plus off, which is not the continuous detection the PX-870 offers.
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What this page compares
Yamaha YDP-146 vs Casio AP-S200, compared on depth before music rest, listed width and live USB audio interface, along with the practice routines that decide the better choice.
Three pedals, two headphone sockets and internal recording come with both of these connected furniture pianos. They suit the same permanent lesson corner, though the trade-offs in space and recording differ.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
You worry more about a tight walkway than about a narrow wall gap
The AP-S200 is 299 mm deep and the YDP-146 is 422 mm, which saves 123 mm. Casio is 1393 mm wide, and Yamaha is 1357 mm. In a narrow room with a walkway, the depth saving can matter. In a tight gap between walls, the extra 36 mm of width can reverse the choice.
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Good
- Casio AP-S200
- Better fit
You capture the internal piano sound over USB straight into software on a computer
Live audio goes from the Yamaha over USB to compatible software. The Casio records WAV files to USB memory, and its computer USB connection carries MIDI. Pick the route that fits how you send off a practice take or build a project, and do not assume USB recording is the same operation on both.
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Better fit
- Casio AP-S200
- Caution
Precise two-player headphone routing is non-negotiable for you
Yamaha's manual for this exact model documents Duo routing as Separated or Balanced, alongside two headphone sockets. For Casio, the product record documents two sockets and Duet separately. That is enough to shortlist it, but if separate listening is essential, the precise shared-lesson route still needs confirming.
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Better fit
- Casio AP-S200
- Caution
You want an audio file and no recording software to run
Recording to USB memory is possible on the AP-S200. Confirm which drive is supported and how the file is transferred.
- Yamaha YDP-146
- Good
- Casio AP-S200
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
The shallower cabinet is the wider one too
The AP-S200 is 299 mm deep and the YDP-146 is 422 mm, which saves 123 mm. Casio is 1393 mm wide, and Yamaha is 1357 mm. In a narrow room with a walkway, the depth saving can matter. In a tight gap between walls, the extra 36 mm of width can reverse the choice.
How we worked this out
Listed width: YDP-146 1357 mm, AP-S200 1393 mm. Depth before music rest: YDP-146 422 mm, AP-S200 299 mm. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Where the recording goes determines which USB feature helps
Live audio goes from the Yamaha over USB to compatible software. The Casio records WAV files to USB memory, and its computer USB connection carries MIDI. Pick the route that fits how you send off a practice take or build a project, and do not assume USB recording is the same operation on both.
How we worked this out
Live USB audio interface: YDP-146 Yes, AP-S200 No. Audio recording to USB memory: YDP-146 Not established in the checked record, AP-S200 Yes. USB MIDI: YDP-146 Yes, AP-S200 Yes. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Check the routing before you buy for a shared headphone lesson
Yamaha's manual for this exact model documents Duo routing as Separated or Balanced, alongside two headphone sockets. For Casio, the product record documents two sockets and Duet separately. That is enough to shortlist it, but if separate listening is essential, the precise shared-lesson route still needs confirming.
How we worked this out
Headphone sockets: YDP-146 2, AP-S200 2. Two-player mode: YDP-146 Yes, AP-S200 Yes. Combined duet and headphone routing: YDP-146 Yes, AP-S200 Not established in the checked record. This is a conditional workflow inference drawn from these documented inputs. There is no matched performance measurement.
Option A
Yamaha, YDP-146
YDP-146
The new YDP-146 suits a shared lesson corner, with two headphone sockets, configurable Duo routing and a two-track recorder. A cabinet and three pedals are part of the package.
- Best for
- You capture the internal piano sound over USB straight into computer software
Facts we checked
- Depth ahead of the music rest: 422 mm
- Width as listed: 1357 mm
- Live USB audio interface: Present
- Audio recording to USB memory: The checked record does not establish it
Option B
Casio, AP-S200
AP-S200
Three pedals, a two-track recorder and the Bluetooth audio and MIDI adapter all come with the AP-S200. A cabinet depth of 299 mm keeps its permanent footprint manageable in a shared room.
- Best for
- You worry more about a tight walkway than about a narrow wall gap
Facts we checked
- Depth ahead of the music rest: 299 mm
- Width as listed: 1393 mm
- Live USB audio interface: Absent
- Audio recording to USB memory: Supported
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Yamaha YDP-146 | Casio AP-S200 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth before music rest | 422 mm | 299 mm | The music rest, cable route and comfortable playing clearance are all left out of bare depth. |
| Listed width | 1357 mm | 1393 mm | If the gap on your wall is narrow, check the width as well as the space the bench and player take up. |
| Live USB audio interface | Yes | No | Whether compatible software can take the internal piano sound directly over USB depends on this. |
| Audio recording to USB memory | Not established in the checked record | Yes | Live USB audio to a computer is not the same workflow as saving an audio file to a drive. |
| Damper response | Not established in the checked record | Two levels plus off | Different response resolutions can sit behind the term half-pedal support, and they deserve a direct trial. |
| Listed instrument weight | 38 kg | 34 kg | Work out the load you will be moving from the stated measurement basis, and then add the stand, case and accessories. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Yamaha YDP-146
- While Smart Pianist is connected, the piano's control panel stops working until you disconnect.
With Casio AP-S200
- On the offer you selected, verify the bench and delivery service.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You capture the internal piano sound over USB straight into software on a computer
Go with Yamaha YDP-146. Live audio goes from the Yamaha over USB to compatible software. The Casio records WAV files to USB memory, and its computer USB connection carries MIDI. Pick the route that fits how you send off a practice take or build a project, and do not assume USB recording is the same operation on both.
You worry more about a tight walkway than about a narrow wall gap
Go with Casio AP-S200. The AP-S200 is 299 mm deep and the YDP-146 is 422 mm, which saves 123 mm. Casio is 1393 mm wide, and Yamaha is 1357 mm. In a narrow room with a walkway, the depth saving can matter. In a tight gap between walls, the extra 36 mm of width can reverse the choice.
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
The shallower cabinet is the wider one too
The AP-S200 is 299 mm deep and the YDP-146 is 422 mm, which saves 123 mm. Casio is 1393 mm wide, and Yamaha is 1357 mm. In a narrow room with a walkway, the depth saving can matter. In a tight gap between walls, the extra 36 mm of width can reverse the choice.
Where the recording goes determines which USB feature helps
Live audio goes from the Yamaha over USB to compatible software. The Casio records WAV files to USB memory, and its computer USB connection carries MIDI. Pick the route that fits how you send off a practice take or build a project, and do not assume USB recording is the same operation on both.
Check the routing before you buy for a shared headphone lesson
Yamaha's manual for this exact model documents Duo routing as Separated or Balanced, alongside two headphone sockets. For Casio, the product record documents two sockets and Duet separately. That is enough to shortlist it, but if separate listening is essential, the precise shared-lesson route still needs confirming.
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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| Yamaha YDP-146 |
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| Casio AP-S200 |
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