Kawai ES-60 vs Yamaha P-145
| Kawai ES-60 | Yamaha P-145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Lite (RHL) | Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 17 | 10 |
| Speakers | 20 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 11 kg | 11.1 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-145 if budget is the priority — it is about $300 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11 kg vs 11.1 kg).
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 64).
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if you want more variety of built-in voices (17 vs 10).
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if you practise out loud without an amp (20 W vs 14 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai ES-60 · Yamaha P-145. Rows with a highlighted background differ.