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Kawai ES-520 vs Yamaha P-525

The ES-520 scores higher in quiet practice and portability, while the P-525 is stronger in piano-like touch. The ES-520 costs $500 less. Choose the ES-520 if quiet practice matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
ES-520 P-525
10.0
Beginner
10.0
8.5
Night Practice
8.0
4.5
Portability
3.0
7.3
Touch Reality
8.8
6.6
Value
6.3
ES-520
vs
P-525

Spec Comparison

Spec Kawai ES-520 Yamaha P-525
Keys 88 88
Key Action Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHC2) GrandTouch-S
Polyphony 192 256 Better
Sounds 34 44 Better
Weight 15 kg Better 22 kg
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 2
Price $1,399 Better $1,899

Kawai

ES-520

$1,399

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Yamaha

P-525

$1,899

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