Product Comparison: Casio CT-X5000 vs Korg EK-50


General Specifications
Brand
Casio
Korg
Model
CT-X5000
EK-50
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
With a wealth of new and exciting features, the CT-X5000 offers unrivalled musical potential for the ambitious performer. Packed with pro-level technology, this instrument offers industry-leading sound quality and versatility.
The EK-50 combines KORG’s leading technology development, great sound quality and musical know-how at an amazing price. The EK-50 would make an ideal first keyboard for beginners who want to have a portable, great sounding and yet affordable keyboard they can carry around.
Key Specs
Number Of Keys
61
61
Key Size
Full-Size
Full-Size
Number Of Sound Effects
800
702
Number Of Tunes/Songs
30
18
Polyphony
64 notes
64 notes
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Casio CT-X5000 High Grade Keyboard
  • Deep, rich, full sounding. Solid feel to the keys.
  • The Casio CT-X5000 has got fantastic sounds and rhythms.
  • The keys are perfectly weighted for me. Very easy to use!
  • Good piano sound and amazing sensitivity to the keys.
  • The sound is great, and the touch sensitive work well.
Korg EK-50 Digital Keyboard with 61 Touch Sensitive Keys
  • The keys are very silent during use.
  • The keys feel good and the sound is fine.
  • This keyboard sounds great, feels great and has touch sensitivity.
  • It's a very soft press and the black keys are smooth.
  • The number of different sounds you get is excellent!
Size & Weight
Height
4.56 in.
5.2 in.
Width
37.32 in.
39.13 in.
Depth
15.11 in.
15.43 in.
Weight
15.43 lbs.
16.53 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Casio CT-X5000 High Grade Keyboard
  • It is lightweight if you wish to carry it around.
  • Compact and lightweight with full sized keys.
  • Easy to use, very lightweight and portable.
  • Really good for beginners. Good size.
  • Quite heavy for 61 keys.
Korg EK-50 Digital Keyboard with 61 Touch Sensitive Keys
  • Lightweight. Sturdy. Good sound.
  • This unit is very good, solid built and looks. Good size.
  • It's very compact and yet versatile.
  • It's light and portable. The keyboard is great! The sound is awesome.
  • Easily portable. Not too bulky.
Features
Keyboard Sensitivity
4 Sensitivity Levels
4 Sensitivity Levels
Pedals
Sustain Pedal
Damper pedal
Digital Effects
Yes
Yes
Metronome Included
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
2
2
Number Of Headphone Jacks
1
1
Integrated Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
Additional Accessories Included
Music stand, AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor, Music stand
Extras
100 User Tones, Layer Mode, Split-Mode, USB Audio Playback, Mixer Function, Auto Power Off, Microphone Input
LCD Display, Convenient Music Styles, Add Styles, Layer Mode, Grand Piano
What customers say about "Features"
Casio CT-X5000 High Grade Keyboard
  • The ports feel robust enough and the buttons are all functional and respond as expected.
  • The sounds are fantastic and it is easy to program.
  • The out-of-the-box features are plenty and easy to use.
  • The sound is amazing on the speakers.
  • Speakers are good quality. Decent quality material feel.
Korg EK-50 Digital Keyboard with 61 Touch Sensitive Keys
  • The sounds in general are expressive and nice.
  • The speakers are truly amazing.
  • Speakers are clear in the highs and provide a nice rich bass.
  • It's a great keyboard and has great real sounds.
  • It’s a good beginner keyboard with most features.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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