Both keyboards have 61 keys, however on the Startone we find that they have sensitivity, i.e. if we play with more or less force, the note volume will increase or decrease proportionally. The CTK 1500 has 32 notes of polyphony, the CTK 2500 provides 48. Polyphony means the number of notes that can be played at the same time. In both keyboards we find 120 sounds, at the end of this comparison there is a video where the sounds of the Yamaha PSR F51 are shown, noticing that being of different brands, their sounds also change. We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

It must also be said that the new Casio CTK 1550 has come out, which is basically the same as you will see in the comparisons. First of all, we would like to say that the new version of this keyboard is the Casio CT S300, but the comparison we make applies to both: Fully Portable. The CTK 1500 is both light in weight and easy to move and transport between locations. With a dual speaker system installed on both sides of the keyboard, you can play and enjoy playing your keyboard anywhere at any time, with 6 AA batteries or the optional power supply (not included). Headphones can also be connected for silent practice. Play Along Songs The CTK 3500 also features: metronome, Pitch Bend (wheel for changing the pitch of a note), sustain pedal input, and also includes the power adapter. Things not included in the CTK 1500. The Casio has 120 sounds, with 70 rhythms to accompany, while the Startone has 390 sounds and 110 rhythms/styles to accompany.The addition of the LCD display allows you to view all relevant information regarding your sound and performance - the tempo, tone, chords and the song selection. The beat indicator is useful to help you keep in time with the music as you play. While the fingered chord symbols make it easier to play different chords. What’s more. The Transpose function allows you to play a song in whichever key is needed to accompany other players/singers. The user –friendly design makes learning the keyboard as easy as ABC Specifications Dimensions Transposition function (Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. This is to be able to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept but it is made to facilitate the writing of an orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers) Finally, the Startone, which includes the power adapter, has a MIDI USB connection, which can be connected to a computer to use it as a MIDI controller. Where the Casio makes these features more expensive. It has no MIDI-USB connection, which would allow a connection to the computer to be used as a MIDI controller in some music production program.

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is an electronics manufacturer founded in 1946 and based in Tokyo, Japan. Now we will look at their CTK 1500 keyboard which is an excellent choice for beginners, and people who are learning to play the keyboard. It is the predecessor of the Casio CTK 1550 that we will compare later.And if you want more information you can visit our review of the Yamaha PSR F51 Casio CTK-1500 vs Startone MK-300 Please note, the box has been opened as part of our quality control inspections and as such all the seals have been broken. The item itself is brand new and has never been used. Preset types of rhythms. (Accompanying rhythms that adapt to what you are playing. There are bossa nova rhythms, etc. Sometimes they are also known as accompaniment styles) (to play over)