Kawai ES120 Digital Piano vs Yamaha P45B 88-Key Digital Piano
Buy the Yamaha P45B if budget is the deciding factor: it costs $312.30 at Ludimusic as of November 3, 2026, versus $569.00 for the Kawai ES120 at musicstore.com. Buy the ES120 if you want Bluetooth, three pedals with half-pedal support, and a lighter, more compact body. Both are 88-key weighted digital pianos, but the Kawai costs about $257 more and adds connectivity the P45 lacks.
Today the Yamaha P45B 88-Key Digital Piano costs $256.70 less at its best price.
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Kawai ES120 Digital Piano
Choose the Kawai ES120 if you want Bluetooth wireless, a three-pedal unit with half-pedal response, and a lighter, more portable piano.
- Bluetooth wireless for apps and audio
- Three pedals including half-pedal response
- Higher 20 W amplification
- Compact, lightweight design
- USB and MIDI compatible with recording and split
What separates them
| Kawai ES120 Digital Piano | Yamaha P45B 88-Key Digital Piano | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $569.00 at musicstore.com as of November 3, 2026 | $312.30 at Ludimusic as of November 3, 2026 |
| Pedals included | 3 pedals: sustain, sostenuto, soft, with half-pedal | 1 sustain footswitch |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth wireless plus USB | USB Type-B (MIDI) only |
| Keyboard action | Weighted keys (response details not specified) | Graded Hammer Standard, heavier low end, lighter high end |
| Polyphony | Not specified | 64 voices |
| Amplification | 20 W peak | 2 x 6 W (12 W total) |
| Weight | Listed as compact and lightweight | 25.6 lb / 11.5 kg |
Price history
- Kawai ES120 Digital Piano: lowest $569.00 on Nov 3 at musicstore.com; $569.00 on Nov 4.
- Yamaha P45B 88-Key Digital Piano: lowest $312.30 on Nov 3 at Ludimusic.
Prices at every store
Kawai ES120 Digital Piano
- musicstore.comNew
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$569.00+ $49.00 shippingObserved at 7:33 PM - Guitar CenterNew
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$761.05Free shippingObserved at 7:33 PM - SweetwaterNew
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$761.05Free shippingObserved at 7:33 PM - Presto MusicNew
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$753.00Observed at 7:33 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Kawai ES120 Digital Piano | Yamaha P45B 88-Key Digital Piano |
|---|---|---|
| With Split | Yes | Yes |
| Number Of Keys | 88 Key | 88 |
| Weighted Key | Yes | Yes |
| Pedal Effects | Sustain Pedal, Sostenuto Pedal, Soft Pedal, Hal… | Sustain Pedal |
| Sound Capabilities | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB | USB |
| Color | Black | Black |
| With Metronome | Yes | — |
| MIDI Compatible | Yes | — |
| Recording | Yes | — |
What reviewers say
Kawai ES120 Digital Piano
Owners and reviewers generally rate the ES120 highly for its key action and portability at this price. The common complaints are the small speakers and the plastic feel of the case.
- Key action feels close to an acoustic piano
- Light enough to carry and set up alone
- Bluetooth pairing works well for apps and audio
- Good value against comparable Yamaha and Roland models
- Speakers sound thin at higher volume
- Case and stand feel plasticky
- Pedal unit can be awkward to position
Yamaha P45B 88-Key Digital Piano
Owner feedback on the P45 centers on its weighted action and low price, with most complaints about the sparse feature set and basic pedal.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a beginner?
- The Yamaha P45B is the safer first buy. It costs $312.30 at Ludimusic as of November 3, 2026, has graded hammer action, and includes a sustain pedal and music rest. The ES120 adds features a beginner rarely needs on day one.
- Is the Kawai ES120 worth the extra $257?
- Only if you need Bluetooth, three pedals with half-pedal, or a lighter body for moving around. For pure piano practice, the P45B covers the basics at a much lower price.
- Which has the better key action?
- The P45B documents a graded hammer action that is heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble, closer to an acoustic piano. The ES120 has weighted keys but publishes no action details, so the Yamaha is the clearer choice on paper.
- Which is easier to carry?
- The ES120 is marketed as compact and lightweight, while the P45B weighs 25.6 lb / 11.5 kg with speakers. If you gig or move the piano often, the Kawai is the easier carry.
- Do both connect to apps?
- The ES120 has Bluetooth plus USB, so it works wirelessly with piano apps. The P45B is USB Type-B MIDI only, so it needs a cable.
- Which has more pedal control?
- The ES120. It ships with three pedals covering sustain, sostenuto and soft, with half-pedal response. The P45B includes only a sustain footswitch.
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