Kawai ES-920 vs Yamaha YDP-164
| Kawai ES-920 | Yamaha YDP-164 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer III (RH III) | GH3 keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 38 | 10 |
| Sequencer | 2-track MIDI recorder | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 17 kg | 42 kg |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Discontinued | — | 2022 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if budget is the priority — it is about $400 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17 kg vs 42 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai ES-920 if you want more variety of built-in voices (38 vs 10).
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES-920 · Yamaha YDP-164. Rows with a highlighted background differ.