Casio CDP-S160From real comments

Verdict distilled from 19 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment61%
PROS 61%
CONS 39%

Rank based on 19 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want an affordable 88-key weighted piano for beginners
  • You value a compact, minimalist design without a cluttered LCD
  • You want battery-powered portability for a second space

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need premium sound quality over a Yamaha P-225 or Roland
  • You're sensitive to headphone hiss/noise
  • You want a pedal that doesn't need immediate replacing

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Premium
Innovative concept
Innovative concept
2Premium
Fast, hassle-free setupGreat for multi-bike or multi-rider householdsNatural road-like ride feelRequires a separate external power meterRear tire wearStress on front wheel and fork
Fast, hassle-free setup
Great for multi-bike or multi-rider households
Natural road-like ride feel
Requires a separate external power meter
Rear tire wear
Stress on front wheel and fork
3Premium
Responsive customer serviceRealistic, stable ride feelZero-faff convenienceUnit failures and reliability concernsCreaking and grinding noisesHigh price
Responsive customer service
Realistic, stable ride feel
Zero-faff convenience
Unit failures and reliability concerns
Creaking and grinding noises
High price
4Premium
Realistic muscle engagement on climbsAdds immersion and fun to indoor ridingImproved comfort on long ridesBelt failure and drop riskNoticeable lag between gradient change and movementHigh price relative to perceived necessity
Realistic muscle engagement on climbs
Adds immersion and fun to indoor riding
Improved comfort on long rides
Belt failure and drop risk
Noticeable lag between gradient change and movement
High price relative to perceived necessity
5Mid
Virtual shifting via Zwift Cog/ClickLong-term reliability for some ownersVery quiet operationPower accuracy discrepanciesRecurring ticking or ringing noiseWiFi/Bridge connectivity issues
Virtual shifting via Zwift Cog/Click
Long-term reliability for some owners
Very quiet operation
Power accuracy discrepancies
Recurring ticking or ringing noise
WiFi/Bridge connectivity issues
6Premium
Innovative conceptPotential for future improvementFits broader smart-home health trendHigh price for limited insightsDoubts about Withings' track recordCheaper alternatives exist
Innovative concept
Potential for future improvement
Fits broader smart-home health trend
High price for limited insights
Doubts about Withings' track record
Cheaper alternatives exist
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7Budget
Casio CDP-S160
Good tone quality for beginnersAffordable price for beginnersBattery-powered portabilityUneven black/white key downweightCriticism of short/poor key actionFragile 1/8-inch output jack
Casio CDP-S160
Good tone quality for beginners
Affordable price for beginners
Battery-powered portability
Uneven black/white key downweight
Criticism of short/poor key action
Fragile 1/8-inch output jack
8Premium
Smooth, reliable long-term performanceWiFi bridge and firmware convenienceVirtual shifting via Zwift CogBearing and flywheel failures causing noisePower accuracy inconsistenciesVibration and stability problems on bikes
Smooth, reliable long-term performance
WiFi bridge and firmware convenience
Virtual shifting via Zwift Cog
Bearing and flywheel failures causing noise
Power accuracy inconsistencies
Vibration and stability problems on bikes
9Mid
Fast, seamless setup for someReliable for many long-term usersEcosystem integration with other Withings devicesFrequent setup and pairing failuresInaccurate or inconsistent body fat readingsLong-term connectivity breakdowns
Fast, seamless setup for some
Reliable for many long-term users
Ecosystem integration with other Withings devices
Frequent setup and pairing failures
Inaccurate or inconsistent body fat readings
Long-term connectivity breakdowns
10Premium
Quiet operationImproved ride feel over older trainersResponsive customer serviceCreaking, grinding and clanking noisesHigh price relative to valueUnnatural pedaling/resistance feel
Quiet operation
Improved ride feel over older trainers
Responsive customer service
Creaking, grinding and clanking noises
High price relative to value
Unnatural pedaling/resistance feel

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Strong keyboard feel for the price point. Multiple commenters say the CDP-S160's key action rivals keyboards costing nearly twice as much, calling it best-in-category for entry-level weighted pianos. One owner directly compared it to a $750 Yamaha and found the feel competitive at under half the price. However, one reviewer flagged uneven downweight between black and white keys as a fundamental flaw for a velocity-sensitive action, and another called the action 'pure crap' with overly short keys.

Tone quality gets mixed but mostly positive marks. Several commenters describe the piano and default sounds as excellent, compact, and not 'computer-like,' with one buyer preferring its default piano tone over a Yamaha DGX670 at a guitar store. Another said it offers a full piano experience for a lower price than Privia's 1100 model. Conversely, one former owner felt sound quality wasn't the best and recommended a Yamaha P-225 or Roland instead at the same price point.

Accessories and connectivity have some rough edges. The included sustain pedal is described as weak, though easy to swap for a better one. A buyer reports the 1/8-inch headphone output picks up noticeable hiss with sensitive headphones. Another notes the 1/8 inch output jack is less durable than a built-in 1/4 inch jack, though adapters exist for external speakers and gigging setups. The piano is also praised for real USB interface connectivity and battery power for portability.

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