Kawai ES-120 vs Kawai ES-920
| Kawai ES-120 | Kawai ES-920 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) | Responsive Hammer III (RH III) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 25 | 38 |
| Sequencer | 3-song MIDI recorder | 2-track MIDI recorder |
| Speakers | 20 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 12 kg | 17 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if budget is the priority — it is about $700 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai ES-120 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (12 kg vs 17 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you want more variety of built-in voices (25 vs 38).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you practise out loud without an amp (20 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES-120 · Kawai ES-920. Rows with a highlighted background differ.