Kawai ES-920 vs Yamaha P-525
| Kawai ES-920 | Yamaha P-525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer III (RH III) | GrandTouch-S (wooden keys white only, synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 38 | 44 |
| Sequencer | 2-track MIDI recorder | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 52 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 17 kg | 22 kg |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if budget is the priority — it is about $300 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17 kg vs 22 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you want more variety of built-in voices (38 vs 44).
- Choose the Yamaha P-525 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 52 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES-920 · Yamaha P-525. Rows with a highlighted background differ.