Kawai KDP-120 vs Yamaha YDP-165
| Kawai KDP-120 | Yamaha YDP-165 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHC II) | GH3 keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 192 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 15 | 10 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 37 kg | 42 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if budget is the priority — it is about $600 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (37 kg vs 42 kg).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if you want more variety of built-in voices (15 vs 10).
- Choose the Kawai KDP-120 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai KDP-120 · Yamaha YDP-165. Rows with a highlighted background differ.