Casio PX-S1100 vs Kawai ES-120
Both are their brand's mid-range pick and both cost around $799-899. They share 192-note polyphony with similar amplification; the differences are the action (Kawai's graded RHC against Casio's Smart Scaled Hammer), the chassis and the $100 price gap.
| Casio PX-S1100 | Kawai ES-120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Smart Scaled Hammer Action | Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 18 | 25 |
| Sequencer | — | 3-song MIDI recorder |
| Speakers | 16 W | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 12 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Category | digital-piano | — |
| Dimensions | 1322 x 232 x 102 mm | — |
| Power Consumption | 12V=10W | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio PX-S1100 if budget is the priority — it is about $100 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Casio PX-S1100 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.2 kg vs 12 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you want more variety of built-in voices (18 vs 25).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 20 W).
Casio PX-S1100
The PX-S1100 is the slimmer, cheaper option: 11.2 kg in a 232 mm-deep chassis, $100 less, with Bluetooth and USB audio.
Kawai ES-120
The ES-120 is the one to play-test if action matters most: graded RHC, 25 sounds, 20 W of amplification and a 3-song MIDI recorder.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-S1100 · Kawai ES-120. Rows with a highlighted background differ.