We baseline the pianos for comparison on these basic criteria:
- Have 88-keys,
- At-least “Graded Hammer Standard” Key Action Technology, and
- At-least 32-note polyphony.
Below is a look at the different Yamaha Home (Non Portable) Piano Models:
| Model | Thumbnail | Features | List Price | Best Price | Comments |
| ARIUS YDP140 |  | Features of Arius YDP160 with below differences: Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keys, 6 voice selections and demo, 6W + 6W speakers. | $1199.99 | $999 | Arius YDP160 with GHE keyboard, better speakers, and voice selections may be a better choice if you can spare the extra $300. |
| ARIUS YDP141 | | Features of Arius YDP140 with below differences: Touch Response - Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed, Keyboard - GHS matte black keys, 2-track recording, tempo, transpose, tuning. | $1349.99 | $1049 | New Model. |
| ARIUS YDP160 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $1599.99 | $1299.99 | Best Value! |
| ARIUS YDP161 | | Features of YDP160 with the following differences: Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed Touch Response, Damper Response, Tempo, Transpose, Tuning. | $1849.99 | $1349.99 | New Model. |
| Yamaha YDP213 |  | Features of Arius YDP140 MINUS Dynamic Steps only 1, Half Damper Effect. Key is Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) | $1099 | $950 | $50 more for Arius YDP140 and $350 more for Arius YDP160 are better choices. |
| ARIUS YDP181 | | Features of YDP161 with the following differences: Voices - 14, Effects - 4 types, Brilliance, 14 preset voice demos, Recording - 3 songs, Scale Tuning Control , 7 segment LED, USB to device, Pianosoft Solo Outboard Content, Speaker/Headphone Control. | $1999.99 | $1599.99 | Feature Rich New Model. |
| ARIUS YDP-v240 | | Features of YDP181 with the following differences: Keyboard - GHS Matte Black Keys, 131 Voices + 361 XGlite Voices + 12 kits, polyphony - 64, More Voices, Styles, Variation, Fingering, Music DB, Quick Recording,6 Recording Channels, Guide, More Effects, Layer, Split, Harmony, 2 registration pads, 320x240 4.6 inch LCD, Music Score, Lyrics, More Outboard Content Options. | $2299.99 | $1799.99 | New Model. |
| Yamaha YDP S31 |  | Budget variant of Arius YDP140 with extra digital features – inferior cabinet, and keys. Adds 10 user songs, tempo, transpose, and tuning. | $999.99 | $899.99 | No-frills budget digital piano - New Model. |
| Yamaha YDP323 |  | All features of Arius YDP160 MINUS half-pedal effect. | $1599 | $1199 | Closeout deals may be available for this older model. |
| Yamaha YDP223 |  | All features of Yamaha YDP323 PLUS 2-track recording and playback, and 3 levels of dynamic sampling. | $1895 | $1500 | Better choice compare do the YDP323 - closeout deals may be available as this is an older model. |
| Nocturne N100 |  | All the features of Yamaha YDP223 with a sleek design. | $2999 | $2299 | Sound and feel of a real concert grand piano in a sleek design. |
| Clavinova CLP220 |  | All features of Arius YDP160. Only 1 dynamic step. | $2250 | $1520 | About $150 brand premium for Clavinova compared to Arius YDP160 is reasonable. |
| Clavinova CLP320 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP220 PLUS 128-voice polyphony. | $1860 | $1620 | This is the just released (July 2008 in Europe) replacement for the Clavinova CLP220. |
| Clavinova CLP230 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP220 PLUS GH3 keyboard, Recording – 2 tracks, 3 songs. 14-voices. 7-segment LED display. Aux In/Out, USB to host, SP/HP control, transpose, tuning. | $2700 | $2160 | The GH3 keyboard and enhanced digital features make this a step-up from the Clavinova CLP220. But, with the Clavinova CLP320 having the GH3 & 128-voice polyphony, the value proposition is just not there anymore. |
| Clavinova CLP330 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP320 PLUS GH3 keyboard, Voices-14, 2-track recorder, 3 song capacity, USB to host and device. | $2560 | $2225 | This is the just released (July 2008 in Europe) replacement for the Clavinova CLP230. |
| Clavinova CLP240 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP230 PLUS Voices – 14*2, Stereo-sustain and key-off samples, USB to device, more effects | $3180 | $2560 | Only makes sense, if significantly discounted because of the new model. |
| Clavinova CLP340 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP330 PLUS 1-track sequencer, 40W*2 speakers, More sounds, 28 AWM voices, Internet Data Connection (IDC). | $3100 | $2700 | This is the just released (July 2008 in Europe) replacement for the Clavinova CLP330. |
| Clavinova CLP270 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP240 PLUS 128 polyphony, 4-steps, String Resonance, 28 + 480 (XG) Voices, LCD – 24 characters * 2, iAFC, 40W*2 + 20W*2, 16 tracks, 250 songs. | $4200 | $3400 | Clavinova CLP280 at the top-end is a better piano (natural wood keyboard and overall better key action), but at more than $1000 less, the Clavinova CLP270 is a better value. |
| Clavinova CLP370 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP340 PLUS GH3 + Natural Wood Keys (Natural Wood 2), | $3490 | $3010 | Even better value than the Clavinova CLP270. |
| Clavinova CLP280 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $6200 | $4550 | Full-featured but expensive. |
| Clavinova CLP380 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP370 PLUS 38 AWM voices (+480XG), 50 sampling banks, iAFC + Dynamic Damping Effect (DDE), (35w + 20w + 20w + 12w) x 2 amplification with tri-amp system. | $6700 | $5400 | Features the new and unique Tri-amp system that results in best overall sound quality. |
| Clavinova CLP-S306 | | GH3 keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops, Polyphony-128, Tone Generation - 3 steps, 30 banks, 14 voices, CF Sampling; 40Wx2 amplifier, 7-segment LED, Effects - reverb, brilliance, dual, damper response; 3-song 2-track recording, Flash ROM, 3 pedal controls, Metronome, USB to Host and Device, LAN, 14 voice demo songs and 50 preset, Sheet Music Book. | NA | $4900 | New Compact Model. |
| Clavinova CLP-S308 | | Features of CLP-S306 PLUS Natural Wood Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops. | NA | $5900 | New Compact Model. |
| Clavinova CLP265GP |  | All features of Clavinova CLP230 PLUS 40W*2 speakers. MINUS USB. | $5100 | $4310 | Grand Piano Shaped Cabinet. |
| Clavinova CLP295GP |  | Same as CLP289. | $9530 | $8050 | Grand Piano Shaped Designer Cabinet Styling. |
| Clavinova CVP401 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP220 PLUS Full Dot LCD with Score and Lyrics, Polyphony-96, Voices – 296 + 480 XG + 15 Drum + GM2, Sound Creator, 191 Presets, Music Finder, Unlimited Songs (61 presets), SMF 16-track recording, Registration, Guide Lamp, Performance Assistant, Transpose, Tuning, Aux In, Out, Pedal, USB to device and host, LAN, and Internet Direct Connection (IDC). | $3260 | $2750 | Feature filled entry-level CVP model is a good value. |
| Clavinova CVP403 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP-401 PLUS GH3 keyboard, 3-level dynamic sampling, Stereo Sustain, and key-off samples, Voices: 340+ 480 XG+16 drum+GM2, Vocal Harmony (Karaoke), Accompaniment presets: 243, Preset Songs: 120, USB Audio Recorder, and 40W*2 speakers. | $4790 | $4030 | Key action, better sound technology, and digital features make this a much better piano than the CVP401. |
| Clavinova CVP405 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP-403 PLUS Display – Text Viewer, Voices – 4 level dynamic sampling, polyphony – 128, Voices – 440 + 418XG + 19 Drum + GM2, Accompaniment presets: 344. | $6990 | $6030 | |
| Clavinova CVP407 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP405 PLUS Natural Wood Keyboard, 128+128 polyphony, Voices: 590+480XG+19 drum + GM2, iAFC, Master Compressor, Accompaniment Presets: 408, RGB Out, Speakers: 60W*2 + 20w*2 | $9290 | $7750 | |
| Clavinova CVP409 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $11300 | $10000 | The CVP409-GP is the Grand Piano Cabinet Design Version. |
| MODUS F01 |  | All Features of MODUS F11 with the following differences: NO Moving Keys (Player), NO LAN & Internet Direct Connection, Dynamic Sampling – 3 level, polyphony – 64, Less Storage. | $7750 | $6460 | Modern Cabinet Design. |
| MODUS F11 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $12500 | $10550 | |
| MODUS H01 |  | All Features of MODUS F11 with the following differences: NO Display, No Recording, No Metronome, No Internal Storage, No MIDI, No AUX IN, No LAN, No Internet Direct Connection, 3-level dynamic sampling, polyphony-64, Voices: 10, | $11200 | $9300 | Modern Grand Piano Designer Cabinet Design. |
| MODUS R01 |  | Natural Wood Keyboard, Misty White Finish, Polyphony - 128, Grand Piano Voices. | NA | $7000 | Modern Designer Cabinet Design in White. |
| Clavinova CGP1000 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP-409 PLUS 60W*2 + 60W*2 Speakers. | $23000 | $20350 | Designer Grand Piano Cabinet. |
- The discontinued Clavinova CLP120 has features identical to YDP223. The Clavinova’s however are more expensive.
- YDP131 and YDP151 are discontinued models replaced with the Arius YDP140 and Arius YDP160 respectively.
- YDP213, YDP223, and YDP323 are older models compared to the Arius YDP140 and Arius YDP160.
- Yamaha just released the Yamaha Clavinova CLP 300 series in the USA and that should result in “close-out” deals on the Yamaha Clavinova 200 series.
- Clavinova and Above model pricing is European Internet pricing. US customers should be able to negotiate based on this pricing at local dealers.
- Discontinued Models: Yamaha PF-500, Yamaha PF-1000, Yamaha YDP-S30, Yamaha YDP131, Yamaha YDP151, Clavinova CLP-110, Clavinova CLP-115, Clavinova CLP-120, Clavinova CLP-123, Clavinova CLP-130, Clavinova CLP-150, Clavinova CLP-152, Clavinova CLP-153, Clavinova CLP-154, Clavinova CLP-155, Clavinova CLP-156, Clavinova CLP-157, Clavinova CLP-170, Clavinova CLP-311, Clavinova CLP-411, Clavinova CLP-511, Clavinova CLP-555, Clavinova CLP-560, Clavinova CLP-611, Clavinova CLP-810, Clavinova CLP-811, Clavinova CLP-820, Clavinova CLP-840, Clavinova CLP-860, Clavinova CLP-880, Clavinova CLP-920, Clavinova CLP-930, Clavinova CLP-950, Clavinova CLP-955, Clavinova CLP-970, Clavinova CLP-990, Clavinova CLP-175, Clavinova CVP-103, Clavinova CVP-105, Clavinova CVP-107, Clavinova CVP-109, Clavinova CVP-201, Clavinova CVP-202, Clavinova CVP-203, Clavinova CVP-204, Clavinova CVP-205, Clavinova CVP-206, Clavinova CVP-207, Clavinova CVP-208, Clavinova CVP-209, Clavinova CVP-210, Clavinova CVP-25, Clavinova CVP-35, Clavinova CVP-49, Clavinova CVP-59, Clavinova CVP-600, Clavinova CVP-69, Clavinova CVP-700, Clavinova CVP-79, Clavinova CVP-83, Clavinova CVP-85, Clavinova CVP-87, Clavinova CVP-89, Clavinova CVP-900, Clavinova CVP-92, Clavinova CVP-94, Clavinova CVP-96, Clavinova CVP-98, Clavinova CVP-301, Clavinova CVP-303, Clavinova CVP-305, Clavinova CVP-307, Clavinova CVP-309.
For a best value comparison, we chose four models that has the best features and price: Below is our comparison spreadsheet:
| ARIUS YDP160 | Clavinova CLP280 | Clavinova CVP409 | MODUS F11 | |
| Thumbnail |  |  |  |  |
| List Price | $1599.99 | $6200 | $11300 | $12500 |
| Best Price | $1299.99 | $4550 | $10000 | $10550 |
| Key Action Technology | Graded Hammer Effect (GHE) | New Generation Graded Hammer Action (GH3) | New Generation Graded Hammer Action (GH3) | New Generation Graded Hammer Action (GH3) |
| Voice Architecture Technology | Stereo Sampling, Half Damper Effect. | Dynamic Stereo Sampling, Key-off sampling, String Resonance. | Dynamic Stereo Sampling, Key-off sampling, String Resonance. | Dynamic Stereo Sampling, Key-off sampling. |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 | 128 + 128 | 128 |
| Recording | 1-track recording and playback | 16-track recording, 250 max, flash ROM. | 16-track recording, Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording, Song Editing | Yes (1). |
| USB Audio Recorder | None | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |
| Computer Connectivity | MIDI IN/OUT | MIDI, USB. | MIDI, USB, Internet Direct Connection (IDC) - LAN Port, Wireless Game Adaptor (LAN Port), External Adaptor (via USB TO DEVICE). | MIDI, USB, Internet Direct Connection (IDC) – LAN Port. |
| Song Storage | None. | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |
| iAFC | NA. | Yes. | Yes. | No. |
| Karaoke (Vocal Harmony) | Two Microphone slots only. | Two Microphone slots only. | 60 preset + 10 user. | No. |
| Guide Lamps | NA. | NA | Yes - Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Vocal Cue TIME. | NA. |
| Performance Assistant | NA | NA | Yes. | NA. |
| Moving Keys | NA | NA | NA | Yes |
| Keys | Standard | Natural Wood Keyboard | Natural Wood Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory key tops. | Natural Wood Keyboard. |
| Display Type | None | LCD (24 characters X 2) | LCD 640 x 480 dots VGA color LCD Music Score, Lyrics and Text | Color LCD |
| Music Finder | None. | NA | Yes – Edit as well. | |
| Voices | None. | 4 dynamic steps. 38 + 480 (XG) | 590 voices + 480 XG Voices. Mega Voice: 18, Super Articulation: 38, Regular Voice: 368, Natural Voice: 38, Sweet! Voice: 23, Cool Voice: 39, Live Voice: 56, Organ Flutes: 10. Sound Creator. | 480 XG Voices, 13 Drum/SFX Kits, GM2, GS. |
| Tuning | None. | None | None | Yes |
| Transpose | None. | None | Keyboard/Song/Master | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 20W + 20W | 60W X 2 plus 20W X 2 | 60W X 2 plus 20W X 2 | 40W X 2 |
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Accessories | Padded Bench – Included. | Entertainment Pack Starter Kit that contains a variety of Items | ||
| Bench with Music Storage. | Padded Bench - Included. | |||
| Weight | 94 lbs. 13 oz. (43 kg) | 200 lb (91kg) | 189 lbs 9.5 oz (88 kg) | 198 lbs 7 oz (90 kg) |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year | 3-years | 3-years |
Our recommendations for the best values in Yamaha Digital Pianos follow:
- Best Overall Value: Yamaha ARIUS YDP160.
- Feature Rich: Yamaha Clavinova CLP-280.
Last Updated: 08/2010.
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1 Comments::
Can anyone tell me what is a reasonable price for a used Clavinova CLP-154s? It appears to be in great condition. Also what years these were manufactured and aproximate retail price new.
Thanks.
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