Which is better for a beginner?

The Yamaha P-225 is easier to start on: fewer controls, a beginner-friendly layout and a lighter body. The Casio's better key feel rewards practice, but its 400 tones and menus take more learning.

Which has the more realistic key action?

The Casio. Its Smart Hybrid Hammer Action uses wood and resin keys with simulated ivory and ebony surfaces. The Yamaha's Graded Hammer Compact action is weighted but all plastic.

Can I gig with the Casio PX-S7000?

It is possible but awkward. With the fixed stand it weighs about 62 lb, and the stand and pedals are not designed to come apart for transport. The Yamaha at 36 lb is the gigging choice.

Does the Yamaha P-225 have Bluetooth?

Yes. It has Bluetooth wireless plus USB to HOST for MIDI and audio, and works with the Smart Pianist app. The Casio lists MIDI compatibility but no Bluetooth.

Both are well built. The Casio's wood-and-resin keys and cabinet construction suggest a longer service life in a fixed home setting. The Yamaha's plastic action and lighter frame suit moving around, which adds wear.

Is the Casio worth stepping up to?

Yes if the piano stays at home and you play often. You get more polyphony, more tones, better keys and an included stand and pedals. If you need portability, the Yamaha is the better fit.

Yamaha P-225 vs Casio Privia PX-S7000

The Casio Privia PX-S7000 is the more capable instrument: 256-note polyphony, 400 tones, a wood-and-resin Smart Hybrid Hammer Action, simulated ivory and ebony key finishes, a fixed three-pedal stand and a key cover. The Yamaha P-225 is the lighter, simpler choice at 36 lb with a Graded Hammer Compact action, CFX grand voice, VRM resonance and Bluetooth. Owners and reviewers consistently praise the PX-S7000's touch and build, while P-225 buyers value its portability and easy setup. Buy the Casio for a permanent home piano; buy the Yamaha to move it around.

Choose the Yamaha P-225 if you need a piano you can carry to gigs and gatherings, want Bluetooth and app control, and prefer a simple, approachable layout.
Choose the Casio Privia PX-S7000 if the piano will stay in one room and you want a richer key feel, more voices and a finished cabinet with a key cover.

Prices

Yamaha P-225: $629.99 at Amazon (checked today)
Casio Privia PX-S7000: $2,499.00 at Worldwide Piano (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the Yamaha P-225 is $1,869.01 cheaper than the Casio Privia PX-S7000 at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 12)

	Yamaha P-225	Casio Privia PX-S7000
Key action	Graded Hammer Compact, weighted, plastic keys	Smart Hybrid Hammer Action with wood and resin keys, simulated ivory and ebony finish
Polyphony	Polyphonic, lower voice count	256 notes
Voices	Core piano voices including CFX grand, with VRM resonance	400 tones with Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR engine
Portability	36 lb, corded, easy to carry	About 62 lb with the fixed three-pedal stand
Pedals and stand	Three pedals, half-damper support, stand sold separately	Fixed three-pedal unit and stand included, plus key cover
Connectivity	Bluetooth wireless, USB to HOST for MIDI and audio, Smart Pianist app	MIDI compatible, LCD display, no Bluetooth listed
Build and finish	Plain black slab design	Furniture-style cabinet in white, black or Harmonious Mustard
Ease of use	Beginner-friendly, minimal controls	LCD screen and 400 tones mean more menus to learn

Spec	Yamaha P-225	Casio Privia PX-S7000
Number of keys	88	88
Number of pedals	3	3
Color	Black	Black, White
Recording	Yes	Yes
Pedal Effects	Sustain Pedal, Sostenuto Pedal, Soft Pedal	Sustain Pedal, Sostenuto Pedal, Soft Pedal
Sound Capabilities	Polyphonic	Polyphonic
Connectivity	Wireless	Wireless, USB
MIDI Compatible	Yes	Yes
With Split	Yes	Yes
Weighted Key	Yes	Yes
With Pedals	Yes	Yes
Weighted Keys	Yes	Yes

Spec	Yamaha P-225	Casio Privia PX-S7000
Key Action	Graded Hammer Compact (GHC)	Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard
Touch Sensitivity	Velocity	5 sensitivity levels, off
Key Size	Full-size	Full-size (88-key)
Key Material	Mimics ivory texture	Hybrid of Wood & Resin
Key Finish	Matte black keys	Simulated ivory finish (white keys), Ebony fini…
Pedal Type	Footswitch, Sustain pedal	Fixed 3-pedal unit, Soft, Sostenuto
Pedals Included	Yes (Footswitch)	Yes
Weight	11.5 kg	28.1 kg (w/fixed three-pedal stand, w/o music s…
Width	1,326 mm

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