Casio
CT-S1
$219
Casio CT-S1: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
5.7 Beginner 6.0 Night Practice 10.0 Portability 2.3 Touch Reality 6.8 Value
61 4.5 kg
Casio CT-X700 Review
Casio CT-X700: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
61 Keys 4.7 kg Non-weighted Beginner
Scores
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MSRP
$219
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How These Scores Were Calculated
Beginner
8.6| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 3.0 |
| Lesson Function | Yes | +1.5 |
| App Connectivity | No | +0 |
| Recording | Yes | +1 |
| Metronome | Yes | +0.5 |
| Transpose | Yes | +0.3 |
| Layer / Split | Yes | +0.3 |
| Preset Songs | 160 | +1.5 |
| Sound Variety | 600 sounds | +0.5 |
Night Practice
6.0| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 2.0 |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 | +1 |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm | +0.5 |
| Headphone Optimization | No | +0 |
| Key Action Quietness | Non-weighted | +1.5 |
| Volume Control | Yes | +1 |
| Bluetooth Audio | No | +0 |
Portability
9.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 5.0 |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | +3 |
| Width | 948 mm | +1 |
| Battery | No | +0 |
| Foldable | No | +0 |
| Key Count | 61 keys | +0.5 |
Touch Reality
1.3| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key Action Quality | Non-weighted (grade 1) | +0.6 |
| Key Count | 61 keys | +0.2 |
| Polyphony | 48 notes | +0 |
| Sound Modeling | AiX Sound Source | +0.5 |
| Key Surface | Standard | +0 |
Casio CT-X700 review verdict
This Casio CT-X700 review reads the published specifications from a comparison-first point of view: touch, sound, practice fit, value, and limits.
Casio CT-X700 is best read as a compact keyboard-style piano for beginners and returning players. This review looks at weighted-key feel, sound, practice features, value, and realistic comparison points instead of treating the spec sheet as advertising copy.
Pros
- • Key count: 61 keys, a clear basis for digital piano comparison.
- • Touch: weighted hammer action, so the review stays focused on practice feel.
- • Quiet practice: Headphone practice support.
- • Connectivity: USB MIDI.
- • Use case: Its best fit is home practice.
Cons
- • Main limit: the need for large sound reserves and heavy pedal work.
- • Stand cost and compatibility are separate checks.
- • Nearby current models may offer a better match for some players.
Casio CT-X700 is a compact keyboard-style piano that makes most sense when its strengths are matched to the right practice situation. The useful points are 61 keys, weighted hammer action, 48-note polyphony, 6W speakers, and a weight of 4.7 kg. In a digital piano review, those details matter more than broad claims about being the best digital piano overall. For home practice, this model can be a sensible candidate if the layout and feature set match the way the instrument will actually be used. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. The fairest comparison is with models in the same price and use class, where touch, speakers, headphone practice, and connectivity can be judged side by side.
Casio CT-X700 evaluation points
Casio CT-X700 key action and touch
Casio CT-X700 uses a weighted hammer action. For a digital piano with weighted keys, the important question is not only whether the keys are heavy, but whether they help steady daily practice. The specification does not make the key surface the main selling point. The specification lists 48-note polyphony; that is enough for ordinary pieces, while more layered playing or heavy pedal use benefits from a higher number. This makes the key action a practical comparison point rather than a decorative specification.
Who the Casio CT-X700 is for
Casio CT-X700 is most relevant for beginners and returning players. The main use case is home practice. Strengths: portability and easy placement. Limits: the need for large sound reserves and heavy pedal work. Buyers comparing digital pianos should also check the stand, pedal, headphone jack, app support, and local availability before deciding.
Casio CT-X700 sound and speakers
Casio CT-X700 offers 600 sounds and 6W speakers. That is the sound side of the review: enough variety for practice, but the real experience depends on speaker power, headphone use, and the room where it will be played. The headphone output supports quiet practice. For lessons, apps, or recording workflows, the useful connectivity is USB MIDI.
What to know before buying the Casio CT-X700
Before buying Casio CT-X700, compare it with nearby alternatives on touch, sound, portability, and value. A stand may need to be budgeted separately. A damper pedal is included, though some players may still want a fuller pedal unit. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. For searchers looking for a Casio CT-X700 review, the practical conclusion is to treat it as one candidate in a digital piano comparison, not as a universal answer for every player.
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Specifications
| Keys | 61 |
| Key Action | Non-weighted |
| Polyphony | 48 notes |
| Sounds | 600 |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Speakers | 6W (×2) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Key Surface | — |
| Sound Modeling | AiX Sound Source |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm |
| Headphone Optimization | No |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | No |
| Lesson Function | Yes |
| App Connectivity | No |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 160 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 948×350×109 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
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Where to Buy
MSRP
$219
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Read more →What reviewers say online
A synthesis of recurring points from price-comparison sites, Amazon reviews, music-store staff videos and forum threads. Not a star-rating average — we read across multiple reviews and pulled out the points that came up repeatedly.
The Casio CT-X700 is a 61-key arranger keyboard. With light, unweighted keys, it is less a piano than an instrument for "playing around with a variety of sounds." Across specialist reviews and owner feedback, the main view is that "the AiX sound source is surprising for the price" and that it is "light and easy-going," while others calmly point out that the keys are unweighted and that some functions are limited.
Praised most often
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The AiX sound source punches above the price
On the AiX sound source inherited from higher-end models, comments stand out such as "the piano and electric piano are strong for this class" and "the adjustment range for reverb, chorus and the like is wide." The common view is that the sound has more density than older Casio keyboards.
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Light and easy to carry, usable anywhere with built-in speakers and batteries
At 4.7 kg it is light, and with built-in speakers you can set it down and play right away. The easy-going nature that even a child can move is seen as dependable for a beginner instrument.
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Also usable as a USB MIDI controller
Being able to connect it to a computer or tablet and use it as a MIDI keyboard is welcomed for entry-level sequencing and music production. It also includes lesson functions and preset songs.
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Strong value for money
Many say that "for a keyboard in the 60-voice class at this price, the sound quality stands a head above," making it an instrument that is easy to favor on value.
Common cautions and criticisms
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The keys are unweighted and unsuited to piano practice
Because the keys are unweighted, the feel is entirely different from a piano. A standard point is that "finger strength and proper touch are hard to develop," and the usual framing is that weighted 88-key instruments are the candidates if you want to learn piano from the ground up.
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No pitch-bend wheel, and layer and split volumes cannot be adjusted separately
It lacks the pitch-bend wheel found on the higher CT-X800, and some say "your hand reaches for it instinctively and can't find it." There are also regrets that the volumes of layered tones or of the left and right of a split cannot be adjusted independently.
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61 keys, 48-note polyphony, no Bluetooth
With 61 keys, the low and high registers fall short, so it is not suited to serious piano pieces. Polyphony is 48 notes, so notes may drop out in complex playing, and it does not support wireless connection. The headphone jack is a single 3.5 mm only.
By source
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Specialist review sites
Specialist sites such as MusicRadar tend to credit the sound quality of the AiX source for the price while calmly framing the omission of pitch bend and the limits on layer volume.
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Retailer reviews & videos
Retailer reviews such as those from Sweetwater emphasize practical points — that it offers "a good balance of sound quality and features for a beginner" and is "light and easy to handle."
Net take
On balance, the CT-X700 is an arranger keyboard for "casually enjoying a wide range of sounds," and international reviews mainly credit its sound quality for the price. The quality of the AiX sound source, the light weight and the value are the plus points. At the same time, this is a keyboard, not a piano, and the keys have no weight. If you want to practice piano pieces properly, weighted models in the same price range such as the CDP-S110 or the Yamaha P-145 become candidates. For someone who wants to "not overthink it and just play around with a variety of sounds," it is an easy instrument to consider in this class.
We do not compute a numeric star average. The points below are recurring themes we identified by reading across multiple reviews.
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