Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai ES-120
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai ES-120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 25 |
| Sequencer | — | 3-song MIDI recorder |
| Speakers | 16 W | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 12 kg |
| Released | — | 2021 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 12 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 25).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 20 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai ES-120. Rows with a highlighted background differ.