Yamaha PSR-SX700From real comments

Verdict distilled from 27 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment63%
PROS 62%
CONS 38%

Rank based on 27 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a ready-to-play arranger with sweet, powerful built-in sound without SX900 pricing
  • You value an intuitive interface and easy style customization over deep pro-level editing
  • You're upgrading from an older PSR (like S770, S970 or 520) and want modern voices and styles

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need touch-sensitive keys or aftertouch like the Tyros/Genos series
  • You require a 76- or 88-key range for serious piano playing
  • You want the full style/sound library and modern USB features found on the SX900

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Ready to Play Out of the BoxSweet, Powerful SoundDeep Style Editing & CreationNo Touch-Sensitive Keys/AftertouchSome Voices Felt Standard or DatedNo 76/88-Key Option
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Sweet, Powerful Sound
Deep Style Editing & Creation
No Touch-Sensitive Keys/Aftertouch
Some Voices Felt Standard or Dated
No 76/88-Key Option

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Overall Impression

Sound and speakers impress home players out of the box. Owners repeatedly describe the SX700's sound as sweet and its built-in speakers as surprisingly powerful, saying they didn't need to spend more on the SX900 for good amplified sound. One former organist called the experience mind-blowing after years away from keyboards, and another praised the organ, accordion, and vintage-effect voices. A guitarist found the style creator and chord looper useful for building custom backing tracks straight out of the box, without needing deep programming knowledge.

Interface and style editing reward exploration but keys stay basic. Compared with Korg rivals, users found the SX700's screen resolution and interface more intuitive, and appreciated color-coded blue/orange buttons that make it usable for colorblind players. Once they dug into style creation and editing tutorials, reviewers said it opened up a new world of customization for backing tracks. However, some longtime players upgrading from a PSR-770 were frustrated by the lack of touch-sensitive keys and aftertouch, features found on Tyros and Genos models, calling it a dealbreaker for expressive playing.

A few buyers feel it falls short of the SX900 and older keyboards' expectations. Not every buyer was satisfied: one called the flutes and guitar sounds cheap and returned the unit, while others said the voices felt too 'standard' or barely improved since decades-old PSR-520 or S970 models. Separately, buyers wished Yamaha offered a 76- or 88-key version for serious piano players, and one noted the SX700 drops many styles and sounds present on the SX900, alongside an outdated USB-B host port instead of USB-C.

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