Casio PX-S5000 vs Kawai ES-60
| Casio PX-S5000 | Kawai ES-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard: spruce wood/resin composite white keys with simulated ivory finish, matte ebony-look black keys, 88-key digital scaling, 4-step Hammer Response, 3-level Key Off Response | Responsive Hammer Lite (RHL) |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 23 | 17 |
| Sound engine | Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR | — |
| Effects | Sound Mode (Hall Simulator/Reverb, Surround), Chorus, Brilliance, DSP, Layer/Split/Duet, Key Off Simulator | — |
| Speakers | 16 W | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 11.5 kg | 11 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1322, 102, 232] mm | — |
| Battery power | yes (6 x AA, approx. 4 hours) | — |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if budget is the priority — it is about $900 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.5 kg vs 11 kg).
- Choose the Casio PX-S5000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (23 vs 17).
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 20 W).
- Choose the Casio PX-S5000 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-S5000 · Kawai ES-60. Rows with a highlighted background differ.