Kawai KDP-120 vs Yamaha DGX-650
| Kawai KDP-120 | Yamaha DGX-650 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHC II) | Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 147 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 195 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 37 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2013 |
| Discontinued | — | 2016 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (37 kg vs 22.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha DGX-650 if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 147).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai KDP-120 · Yamaha DGX-650. Rows with a highlighted background differ.