Kawai ES520 specs

The mid ES portable: Responsive Hammer Compact II action, 192-note polyphony and 34 sounds through a 2 x 20 W pair. Bluetooth MIDI 4.1 and Bluetooth audio with aptX are both onboard, and the slab weighs 14.5 kg without the music rest.

Best for:home practicegiggingsmall stages

Brand: Kawai

7.8/ 10
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192 notes, 34 sounds and 40 W of amplification on RHC II keys at 14.5 kg, with Bluetooth on board.

#31 of 92 digital pianos · full ranking
Statuscurrent
Keys88
Key actionResponsive Hammer Compact II action
Polyphony192
Sounds / presets34
Speakers40 W
BluetoothYes
USB audioNo
Weight14.5 kg

Manuals & documentation

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Strengths

  • Responsive Hammer Compact II action
  • 34 sounds and 192-note polyphony
  • 40 W (2 x 20 W) amplification
  • Bluetooth MIDI plus Bluetooth audio with aptX

Weaknesses

  • No USB audio interface - USB is MIDI, and the audio recorder is playback-only
  • Whether a damper pedal ships in the box is not confirmed by Kawai's page
  • Still a slab, so a stand and a pedal unit are separate purchases

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Spec source: www.kawai-global.com — verified 2026-10-11

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