Which is better for a complete beginner?

The Yamaha PSR-E383. It has built-in speakers, 650 tones and 260 styles, so a beginner can play and practice without buying anything else. The Korg i3 needs speakers or headphones before it makes sound.

Does the Korg i3 have speakers?

No. The i3 has no integrated speakers, so you need headphones or an external amp or speaker. The Yamaha has two 12 cm speakers built in.

Which is easier to carry around?

The Yamaha, at 4.4 kg. The Korg i3 weighs about 5.8 kg (12.76 lb). The Korg can run on batteries, which helps if you play away from an outlet.

Is the Korg i3 worth the extra over the Yamaha?

Only if you want workstation and arranger features with an LCD screen for building songs. For plain playing and practice, the Yamaha covers more ground for less money.

Do either have weighted keys?

No. Both use 61 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys without weighted hammer action. For piano feel you need a weighted 88-key board.

Can I plug in a sustain pedal?

The Yamaha has a sustain pedal input, but the pedal is not included. The Korg i3 listing shows no pedal input.

Yamaha PSR-E383 61-Key Touch-Sensitive Portable Keyboard vs Korg i3 61-Key Music Workstation Keyboard

Buy the Yamaha PSR-E383 for a first keyboard at home: it has built-in speakers, 650 tones, 260 styles and touch-sensitive keys for $199.99. Buy the Korg i3 if you want a workstation for building arrangements, with an LCD screen, 200 presets and battery power, but you must add speakers or headphones. The Yamaha is the cheaper and more self-contained package; the Korg costs more and needs extra gear to make sound.

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