# Yamaha P-225 vs Kawai ES120: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Yamaha P-225 (Yamaha) and Kawai ES120 (Kawai) among digital pianos. Yamaha P-225 is the cheaper of the two at $749.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Yamaha P-225 | Kawai ES120 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $749.99 | $999 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Kawai |
| Key count | 88 | 88 |
| Key action | GHC | Responsive Hammer Compact |
| Key material | — | plastic |
| Polyphony notes | 192 | 192 |
| Voice count | 24 | 25 |
| Speaker power watts | — | 20 |
| Form factor | portable | portable |
| Bluetooth connectivity | audio | midi-audio |
| USB to host | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 | 12 |
| Width (mm) | 1326 | — |

## Key differences

- Key action: Yamaha P-225 GHC vs Kawai ES120 Responsive Hammer Compact
- Voice count: Yamaha P-225 24 vs Kawai ES120 25
- Bluetooth connectivity: Yamaha P-225 audio vs Kawai ES120 midi-audio
- Weight (kg): Yamaha P-225 11.5 vs Kawai ES120 12

## What reviewers say

**Yamaha P-225** — Only one whitelisted tester (MusicRadar) published a hands-on review of the exact P-225; no Sound on Sound coverage was found. MusicRadar praises the restored USB audio, CFX grand sound and compact GHC action, but flags hard-to-reach rear ports, a higher price, and an action that is 'no backward step' yet no big leap over the P-125a's GHS. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Yamaha P-225: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/p_series/p-225/specs.html (usa.yamaha.com, verified 2026-07-11)
- Kawai ES120: https://www.kawai-global.com/product/es120/ (kawai-global.com, verified 2026-07-11)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/digital-pianos/yamaha-p-225-vs-kawai-es120/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Yamaha P-225 ($749.99) vs Kawai ES120 ($999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/digital-pianos/yamaha-p-225-vs-kawai-es120/
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