Casio AP-270 vs Kawai ES8
| Casio AP-270 | Kawai ES8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer III action - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 22 | 34 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | — | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | — | 22.5 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2015 |
| Discontinued | — | 2020 |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES8 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai ES8 if you want more variety of built-in voices (22 vs 34).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-270 · Kawai ES8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.