Kurzweil
M90
$550
Kurzweil M90: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
5.4 Beginner 5.5 Night Practice 4.5 Portability 4.9 Touch Reality 5.1 Value
88 15 kg
Kurzweil KA-120 Review
Kurzweil KA-120: a clear digital piano review for practice and comparison
88 Keys 12 kg Graded Hammer Action Beginner
Scores
Where to Buy
MSRP
$500
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How These Scores Were Calculated
Beginner
8.6| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 3.0 |
| Lesson Function | Yes | +1.5 |
| App Connectivity | No | +0 |
| Recording | Yes | +1 |
| Metronome | Yes | +0.5 |
| Transpose | Yes | +0.3 |
| Layer / Split | Yes | +0.3 |
| Preset Songs | 50 | +1.5 |
| Sound Variety | 88 sounds | +0.5 |
Night Practice
5.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 2.0 |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 | +1 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm | +1 |
| Headphone Optimization | No | +0 |
| Key Action Quietness | Graded Hammer Action | +0.5 |
| Volume Control | Yes | +1 |
| Bluetooth Audio | No | +0 |
Portability
5.5| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | — | 5.0 |
| Weight | 12 kg | +1 |
| Width | 1327 mm | -0.5 |
| Battery | No | +0 |
| Foldable | No | +0 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +0 |
Touch Reality
5.3| Factor | This Piano | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Key Action Quality | Graded Hammer Action (grade 5) | +3 |
| Key Count | 88 keys | +1.5 |
| Polyphony | 128 notes | +0.8 |
| Sound Modeling | No | +0 |
| Key Surface | Standard | +0 |
Kurzweil KA-120 review verdict
This Kurzweil KA-120 review reads the published specifications from a comparison-first point of view: touch, sound, practice fit, value, and limits.
Kurzweil KA-120 is best read as a portable digital piano for beginners and returning players. This review looks at weighted-key feel, sound, practice features, value, and realistic comparison points instead of treating the spec sheet as advertising copy.
Pros
- • Key count: 88 keys, a clear basis for digital piano comparison.
- • Touch: weighted hammer action, so the review stays focused on practice feel.
- • Quiet practice: Headphone practice support.
- • Connectivity: USB MIDI.
- • Use case: Its best fit is home practice and stage use.
Cons
- • Main limit: the need for a furniture-style living-room instrument.
- • Stand cost and compatibility are separate checks.
- • Nearby current models may offer a better match for some players.
Kurzweil KA-120 is a portable digital piano that makes most sense when its strengths are matched to the right practice situation. The useful points are 88 keys, weighted hammer action, 128-note polyphony, 30W speakers, and a weight of 12 kg. In a digital piano review, those details matter more than broad claims about being the best digital piano overall. For home practice and stage use, this model can be a sensible candidate if the layout and feature set match the way the instrument will actually be used. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. The fairest comparison is with models in the same price and use class, where touch, speakers, headphone practice, and connectivity can be judged side by side.
Kurzweil KA-120 evaluation points
Kurzweil KA-120 key action and touch
Kurzweil KA-120 uses a weighted hammer action. For a digital piano with weighted keys, the important question is not only whether the keys are heavy, but whether they help steady daily practice. The specification does not make the key surface the main selling point. The specification lists 128-note polyphony; that is enough for ordinary pieces, while more layered playing or heavy pedal use benefits from a higher number. This makes the key action a practical comparison point rather than a decorative specification.
Who the Kurzweil KA-120 is for
Kurzweil KA-120 is most relevant for beginners and returning players. The main use case is home practice and stage use. Strengths: portability and easy placement. Limits: the need for a furniture-style living-room instrument. Buyers comparing digital pianos should also check the stand, pedal, headphone jack, app support, and local availability before deciding.
Kurzweil KA-120 sound and speakers
Kurzweil KA-120 offers 88 sounds and 30W speakers. That is the sound side of the review: enough variety for practice, but the real experience depends on speaker power, headphone use, and the room where it will be played. The headphone output supports quiet practice. For lessons, apps, or recording workflows, the useful connectivity is USB MIDI.
What to know before buying the Kurzweil KA-120
Before buying Kurzweil KA-120, compare it with nearby alternatives on touch, sound, portability, and value. A stand may need to be budgeted separately. A damper pedal is included, though some players may still want a fuller pedal unit. It is still worth comparing as a current buying candidate. For searchers looking for a Kurzweil KA-120 review, the practical conclusion is to treat it as one candidate in a digital piano comparison, not as a universal answer for every player.
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Specifications
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Graded Hammer Action |
| Polyphony | 128 notes |
| Sounds | 88 |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Speakers | 30W (×2) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Key Surface | — |
| Sound Modeling | — |
| Headphone Jacks | 1 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm |
| Headphone Optimization | No |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | Yes |
| App Connectivity | No |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 50 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1327×310×135 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
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Recommended Accessories
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Stand
Stand not included (sold separately)
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Headphones
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
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Sustain Pedal
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Bench
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Where to Buy
MSRP
$500
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Read more →What reviewers say online
A synthesis of recurring points from price-comparison sites, Amazon reviews, music-store staff videos and forum threads. Not a star-rating average — we read across multiple reviews and pulled out the points that came up repeatedly.
The Kurzweil KA-120 is an entry-to-midrange 88-key portable from Kurzweil, presented as the model with the fullest set of voices, accompaniment and learning features in the series. Reviews abroad focus mainly on the breadth of voices, the ease of operation, and speaker quality for the price bracket, while also noting the lack of wireless connectivity as a shortfall.
Praised most often
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A full set of voices and features
It is presented as the model with the fullest set of voices and of accompaniment, learning and recording features within the KA series. Some praise the fact that it covers all the elements needed for practice.
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Easy to operate
Reviews note that the controls are straightforward and that you 'never get lost' using it. Some cite the fact that beginners are unlikely to feel overwhelmed by the features as a practical advantage.
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Speaker quality for the price bracket
The built-in speakers are rated as clear and with a sense of depth for this price bracket. This feeds into comments that practice feels enjoyable.
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Weighted hammer-action keyboard
It has an 88-key weighted hammer-action keyboard with adjustable touch sensitivity. There are also comparison comments that it holds its own against the Yamaha P-45.
Common cautions and criticisms
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Key weight noted as uniform across the range
Comparison comments note that it lacks the graded shaping that makes the bass end heavier, as on the Yamaha P-45, so the key weight feels fairly uniform across the range. Anyone who values a graded feel will want to check this in person.
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No Bluetooth or app integration
The unit does not support Bluetooth and has no dedicated app integration. Operation is meant to be done entirely with the buttons on the unit, and you cannot connect wirelessly to a phone or tablet.
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Low profile in Japan
Kurzweil has a lower profile than the major brands in Japan, and some note that it is hard to try in music stores. This can be a burden for anyone who wants to confirm the actual instrument before choosing.
By source
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Specialist review sites
Outlets such as Digital Piano Review Guide tend to rank the rich set of voices, accompaniment and learning features and the speaker quality near the top within the KA series, while calmly laying out the key feel and the simplicity of the connectivity.
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Retailer & online-store product info and reviews
Retailer product pages and reviews at the likes of Full Compass and B&H tend to cite the wide feature set, the ease of operation and the everyday convenience of a portable as practical points in its favor.
Net take
On balance, the KA-120 suits a beginner who wants a full feature set together with easy operation. The breadth of voices, the speaker quality and the everyday ease of use are the central points in its favor, and it is regarded as one of the more substantial models in the KA series. That said, if you place weight on a graded key feel or on wireless connectivity, other models also become candidates for comparison. Because Kurzweil's dealer and support network in Japan is thinner than the major brands', it is reassuring to confirm trial access and support.
We do not compute a numeric star average. The points below are recurring themes we identified by reading across multiple reviews.
Sources & transparency
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