Product Comparisons

Difference Between Casio CT-X700 & Casio CT-X870IN Keyboards

Casio CT-X700 vs Casio CT-X870IN

Casio CT-X700

Casio CT-X700

Casio CT-X870IN

Brand

Casio

Casio

Rating
Value for money
Pros
  • The AIX sound chip in the CTX-700 is a huge improvement over the AHL sound chips in the previous Casio models.

  • You can layer and split any of the onboard 600 voices.

  • For each rhythm, there are two alternative ending variations, two fill-ins, and two endings.

  • There is a number pad for quick entry to get to a particular sound or rhythm that you want.

  • The CTX-700 comes with over a hundred different arpeggiators. This is something that the competitors do not have.

  • For smartphone users, a convenient tray is included on the face of the keyboard

  • The AIX sound chip is a huge improvement over the AHL sound chips in the previous Casio models.

  • The Casio CT-X870IN has 21 Indian voices and 26 Indian rhythms. It also includes religious SFX voices like Shankh and Temple Bell.

  • You can layer and split any of the onboard 600 voices.

  • For each rhythm, there are two alternative ending variations, two fill-ins, and two endings.

  • There is a number pad for quick entry to get to a particular sound or rhythm that you want.

  • The CTX-870IN comes with over a hundred different arpeggiators. This is something that the competitors do not have.

  • For smartphone users, a convenient tray is included on the face of the keyboard

Cons
  • It's not possible to adjust the volume mix of the various layers.

  • There is no pitch bend or modulation wheel.

  • Touch sensitivity isn't great.

  • The speakers have cloth covers that gather dust and are prone to tearing if a sharp item accidentally comes into contact with them.

  • It's not possible to adjust the volume mix of the various layers.

  • Touch sensitivity isn't great.

  • The speakers have cloth covers that gather dust and are prone to tearing if a sharp item accidentally comes into contact with them.

External Specifications
Color

Black with red elements

Black

Width

948 mm

948 mm

Height

109 mm

109 mm

Depth

350 mm

350 mm

Weight

4.3 kg

4.4 kg

Display
Type

LCD

LCD

Backlight
Control Features
Number of keys

61

61

Touch Response

Yes (3 sensitivity levels)

Yes (3 sensitivity levels)

Pitch bend
Modulation
Voices
Tone Generating Technology

AiX

AiX

Number of Polyphony (Max)

48

48

Number of Voices/Tones

600

600 (21 Indian)

Number of Rhythms

195

195 (26 Indian)

Effects
Reverb

20 types

20 types

Chorus

10 types

10 types

DSP
Master EQ
Mixer
Functions
Arpeggio
Layer
Split
Speakers and Connectivity
Amplifiers

2.5 W + 2.5 W

2.5 W + 2.5 W

Speakers

12 cm x 2

12 cm x 2

Built-in Audio Recorder / Player

No Audio Playback

Aux In

Yes (Stereo mini jack)

Yes (Stereo mini jack)

Line Out
USB Audio Interface Capability
USB

No USB to device

Microphone Input
Sustain Pedal Socket
Recording Functions
Is Available
Number of Songs

5

5

Number of Tracks

6

6

Accompaniment Styles