Casio CDP-S100 vs Kawai ES8
| Casio CDP-S100 | Kawai ES8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response | Responsive Hammer III action - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 34 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | 16 W | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Battery power | yes (6 x AA, ~13 h) | — |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| Discontinued | — | 2020 |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S100 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 22.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES8 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai ES8 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 34).
- Choose the Kawai ES8 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 30 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S100 · Kawai ES8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.