Kawai ES-920 vs Yamaha P-255
| Kawai ES-920 | Yamaha P-255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer III (RH III) | Graded Hammer (GH) keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 38 | 24 |
| Sequencer | 2-track MIDI recorder | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 17 kg | 17.3 kg |
| Released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Discontinued | — | 2018 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if budget is the priority — it is about $600 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17 kg vs 17.3 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you want more variety of built-in voices (38 vs 24).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 30 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES-920 · Yamaha P-255. Rows with a highlighted background differ.