Kawai
ES920
$1,300
Kawai's best portable action with OLED display
10.0 Beginner 8.5 Night Practice 4.5 Portability 8.2 Touch Reality 6.5 Value
88 14.5kg
View Details Yamaha
P-525
Yamaha's portable flagship — wooden keys and VRM
MSRP
$1,500
Source: Manufacturer (2025-04-06)
88 Keys 22 kg grandtouch s
Bluetooth
Scores
Our Verdict
If you want a portable piano that feels and sounds like a real grand, and you're willing to invest in something you'll never outgrow, the P-525 is the one to get.
Pros
- ● GrandTouch-S wooden keys with ebony/ivory tops — closest to acoustic feel in a portable
- ● Full VRM + Grand Expression Modeling for realistic resonance
- ● 256-note polyphony
- ● 52W speaker system (4 speakers)
- ● Dual 6.3mm headphone jacks with Stereophonic Optimizer
- ● Bluetooth Audio + MIDI
- ● MIDI + audio recording to USB
Cons
- ● Heavy at 22 kg — not truly portable for frequent moves
- ● High price point
- ● No battery option
- ● Stand sold separately
The P-525 is for people who take their playing seriously but don't have space (or budget) for an acoustic grand. The wooden keys, rich sound, and powerful speakers make it feel like a real instrument, not a digital substitute. It's heavy and it's not cheap — but if you're coming back to piano after years away and want something that rewards your experience, this is the portable piano that won't disappoint.
Technical Deep Dive
About the Key Action
The white keys are made with real wood inside, so they have a warmth and weight that plastic keys simply can't match. When you press a key very gently and slowly, you'll feel a subtle 'notch' partway down — that's the same sensation you get on a grand piano, and it helps with control on soft, expressive passages. The surface has a slightly textured finish that prevents your fingers from slipping, even with sweaty hands.
Who Is This Piano For?
You played piano years ago — maybe through college or in your twenties — and now that life has slowed down, you want to come back to it properly. You remember what a good piano feels like under your fingers, and you don't want to settle for something that feels like a toy. You have a dedicated spot for it at home and don't plan to move it around.
Specifications
| Keys | 88 |
| Key Action | Grandtouch S |
| Polyphony | 256 notes |
| Sounds | 44 |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Speakers | 52W (×4) |
| Bluetooth | Audio + MIDI |
| Key Surface | Simulated Ebony Ivory |
| Sound Modeling | Virtual Resonance Modeling |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 |
| Headphone Type | 6.3mm, 6.3mm |
| Headphone Optimization | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Line Out | Yes |
| Lesson Function | Yes |
| App Connectivity | Yes |
| Recording | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes |
| Layer / Split | Yes |
| Preset Songs | 71 |
| Battery | No |
| Foldable | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1336×376×145 mm |
| Stand Included | No |
| Pedal Included | Yes |
Recommended Accessories
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Stand
Stand not included (sold separately)
A sturdy X-stand or furniture-style stand is essential if one isn't included.
🎧
Headphones
Closed-back headphones with good bass response make practice sessions more enjoyable.
🎹
Sustain Pedal
The included pedal is usually basic. A half-damper pedal upgrade is worthwhile for expressive playing.
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Bench
An adjustable-height bench helps maintain proper posture during long practice sessions.
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