​Kawai ES520 Portable Digital Piano

At Home, on Stage, Your Music

The Kawai ES520 is a versatile portable digital piano designed to deliver authentic acoustic piano feel and tone in a compact, lightweight instrument. Whether used at home, in the studio, on stage, or in educational settings, it combines realistic touch, expressive sound, and modern connectivity in a highly portable design.
Equipped with Kawai’s Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action and Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technology, the ES520 offers a natural, dynamic playing experience that responds accurately to every nuance of performance. Its powerful speaker system and Bluetooth connectivity make it equally suited for practice, performance, and creative exploration.

Key Features and Benefits
• Responsive Hammer Compact II Action
Features 88 graded weighted keys with triple sensor detection and matte key surfaces, delivering a realistic grand piano touch in a compact form.

• Progressive Harmonic Imaging Sound Engine
Provides detailed 88 key stereo sampling of Shigeru Kawai SK EX, EX, and K-60 grand pianos for rich and expressive tone.

• 192 Note Polyphony
Ensures smooth, uninterrupted performance even in complex musical passages with layered sounds and sustained chords.

• Damper and String Resonance Modeling
Recreates natural acoustic piano behavior for enhanced realism and depth.

• 40-Watt Stereo Speaker System
Delivers clear, powerful sound with balanced tonal projection suitable for home and small stage performance.

• Virtual Technician Customization System
Offers detailed control over touch, tone, tuning, and resonance with up to 17 adjustable parameters for personalized sound shaping.

• 34 Built in Sounds
Includes electric pianos, organs, strings, pads, and more for versatile performance and creative flexibility.

• Bluetooth Audio and MIDI Connectivity
Supports wireless audio streaming and app integration for learning, playback, and music creation.

• USB MIDI and Audio Connectivity
Enables easy connection to computers and recording software for practice and production.

• Dual Headphone Outputs with Spatial Sound Enhancement
Provides immersive, high-quality sound for silent practice in shared environments.

• Lightweight Portable Design
Weighing approximately 14.5 to 15 kg, the ES520 is easy to transport while maintaining solid performance quality.

• Flexible Performance Features
Includes split, dual, four hands mode, transpose, registration memory, and onboard metronome for practice and performance versatility.

Specifications
Width 134 cm (52 3/4")
Depth 37.5 cm (14 3/4") without music rest
Height 14.5 cm (5 3/4") without music rest
Weight 14.5 to 15 kg (32 to 33 lbs)
Keyboard 88 key Responsive Hammer Compact II action with triple sensor
Pedals F-10H damper pedal included with half pedal support
Sound Engine Progressive Harmonic Imaging
Polyphony 192 notes
Speakers 12 cm x 2 full range
Output Power 40 W total
Bluetooth Audio and MIDI with aptX support
USB Connectivity USB to Host and USB to Device
Display OLED 128 x 64 pixel

The Kawai ES520 delivers an exceptional balance of portability, performance, and sound quality. With its authentic piano touch, expressive tone, and modern connectivity, it is an ideal choice for pianists who need a reliable instrument that performs equally well at home, in the studio, or on stage.