Product Review · Digital Pianos · #7 Ranked
Casio CDP-S160
Slim battery-capable piano with scaled hammer action · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 77
The CDP-S160 is a slim weighted piano at 23.1 lb, and it runs on six AA batteries, which no other fully weighted piano here does. Quality and reliability both score 80, and satisfaction is 88 because 4.6 stars comes from just 97 ratings. Value is 78: at $549.99 it costs more than the Roland FP-10 and Yamaha P-145BT, which offer a stronger action or Bluetooth. Features sit at 72 with 10 tones and 64-note polyphony. Warranty is 55 on Casio's 1-year US coverage. It is a solid instrument priced a little high.
What you're getting
- 88 scaled hammer-action keys with simulated ebony and ivory tops
- 10 built-in tones with layering, reverb and chorus
- 64-note maximum polyphony
- 23.1 lb; runs on 6 AA batteries or the included adapter
- USB-MIDI, class compliant with Mac, PC, iOS and Android
- Casio Music Space app for settings and audio pitch/tempo control
- Duet mode, metronome and one-button MIDI recorder
- Only 10 tones and 64-note polyphony at $549.99
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Scaled hammer action
- 23.1 lb, battery capable
- USB-MIDI, no drivers
- Price$549.99
- TierSlim battery-capable piano with scaled hammer action
- Category rank#7 of 10
Should you buy the Casio CDP-S160?
The Casio CDP-S160 is for a student who needs a weighted piano that moves between rooms or runs on batteries at a rehearsal. At $549.99 it ranks #7 of 10 in our Digital Pianos category, a Fair Buy. The Roland FP-10 costs $50 less with a better action and Bluetooth MIDI. The Yamaha P71 is $100 less and has a much larger owner base.
Where it earns its score
- Battery power. Six AA batteries run it away from an outlet, a rare feature on a fully weighted 88-key piano.
- Slim and light. At 23.1 lb it is the lightest fully weighted piano in the group.
- Driverless USB. Class-compliant USB-MIDI connects to Mac, PC, iOS and Android without installing software.
- Useful app. Casio Music Space adjusts settings and changes the pitch and tempo of audio files for practice.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 55. Casio's US coverage for musical instruments is 1 year, against 3 years from Yamaha.
- Small sample. 97 ratings is below our 100-rating line, which cost 4 points of satisfaction.
- Priced above better keys. At $549.99 it costs more than the Roland FP-10 and Yamaha P-145BT, both scored higher.
Our verdict
The Casio CDP-S160 scores 77, a Fair Buy. Satisfaction (88) is solid and Quality and Reliability sit at 80, but Warranty (55) and Value (78) hold it back. Buy it if battery power or the lightest weighted piano matters to you. Otherwise the Roland FP-10 (84) is $50 cheaper and scores seven points higher.
Roland FP-10
Questions buyers ask
Can the Casio CDP-S160 run on batteries?
Yes. It runs on six AA batteries or the included AC adapter.
Does the Casio CDP-S160 have weighted keys?
Yes. All 88 keys use scaled hammer action with simulated ebony and ivory surfaces.
Does the Casio CDP-S160 have Bluetooth?
No. It connects to computers and phones through its USB-MIDI port.
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Casio CDP-S160 · ViperScore 77 · Fair Buy · $549.99
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