Kawai KDP-120 vs Yamaha P-255
| Kawai KDP-120 | Yamaha P-255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHC II) | Graded Hammer (GH) keyboard with Synthetic Ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 24 |
| Sound engine | — | Pure CF Sound Engine |
| Speakers | 40 W | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 37 kg | 17.3 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2014 |
| Discontinued | — | 2018 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if budget is the priority — it is about $900 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha P-255 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (37 kg vs 17.3 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha P-255 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha P-255 if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 24).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 30 W).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai KDP-120 · Yamaha P-255. Rows with a highlighted background differ.