Casio PX-870 vs Kawai ES-120
| Casio PX-870 | Kawai ES-120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 25 |
| Sequencer | — | 3-song MIDI recorder |
| Speakers | — | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | — | 12 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Release month | 7 | — |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if budget is the priority — it is about $100 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Casio PX-870 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 25).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-870 · Kawai ES-120. Rows with a highlighted background differ.