Kawai ES-120 vs Kawai ES520
| Kawai ES-120 | Kawai ES520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) | Responsive Hammer Compact II action |
| Polyphony | 192 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 25 | 34 |
| Sequencer | 3-song MIDI recorder | — |
| Speakers | 20 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 12 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (12 kg vs 14.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES520 if you want more variety of built-in voices (25 vs 34).
- Choose the Kawai ES520 if you practise out loud without an amp (20 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES-120 · Kawai ES520. Rows with a highlighted background differ.