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Best Kawai Stage Pianos 2025

Premium Kawai stage pianos - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Performance For Professional Gigging For Touring For Studio Recording For Band Settings For Portable Setup
BRANDS: Yamaha Clavia Nord Korg Roland Kawai Thomann Crumar Viscount Studiologic Rhodes Dexibell Casio
Kawai ES-920 W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Kawai ES-920 W

by Kawai
Live Performance Professional Gigging Band Settings
Key Feature:
• Reliable for touring and gigging
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • Limited home furniture aesthetics
  • • Not ideal for pure home practice

Kawai ES-920 WStage Piano88 Keys with Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) mechanism with pressure point simulation and triple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502455
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai MP-11 SE Stage Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kawai MP-11 SE Stage Bundle

by Kawai
Portable Setup Professional Gigging Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality piano sounds and samples
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality models
  • • Not ideal for pure home practice

Kawai MP-11 SE Stage Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai MP-11 SE*Stage Piano*88 Keys Grand Feel mechanics with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 536006
$2,418
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-920 B Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kawai ES-920 B Deluxe Bundle

by Kawai
Portable Setup Live Performance Band Settings
Key Feature:
• Portable and stage-ready design
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality piano sounds and samples
  • • Reliable for touring and gigging
✗ CONS
  • • May require separate amplification
  • • Limited home furniture aesthetics

Kawai ES-920 B Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-920 B*Stage Piano*88 Keys with Responsive Hammer III...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 502662
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-520 W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kawai ES-520 W

by Kawai
Professional Gigging Live Performance Portable Setup
Key Feature:
• High-quality piano sounds and samples
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality models
  • • Not ideal for pure home practice

Kawai ES-520 WStage Piano88 Keys with Responsive Hammer Compact II mechanismHarmonic Imaging (PH-I) with 88 key...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502498
$1,002
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-520 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kawai ES-520 B

by Kawai
Studio Recording Band Settings Touring
Key Feature:
• Portable and stage-ready design
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • May require separate amplification
  • • Limited home furniture aesthetics

Kawai ES-520 BStage Piano88 Keys with Responsive Hammer Compact II mechanismHarmonic Imaging (PH-I) with 88 key...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 502497
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-520 W Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kawai ES-520 W Deluxe Bundle

by Kawai
Touring Studio Recording Band Settings
Key Feature:
• Weighted keys with good action
✓ PROS
  • • Weighted keys with good action
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for pure home practice
  • • May require separate amplification

Kawai ES-520 W Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-520 W*Stage Piano*88 Keys with Responsive Hammer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502657
$1,458
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-520 B Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Kawai ES-520 B Deluxe Bundle

by Kawai
Touring Portable Setup Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Portable and stage-ready design
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • High-quality piano sounds and samples
✗ CONS
  • • May require separate amplification
  • • May lack extensive sound libraries

Kawai ES-520 B Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai ES-520 B*Stage Piano*88 Keys with Responsive Hammer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 502656
$1,442
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-920 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kawai ES-920 B

by Kawai
Live Performance Professional Gigging Band Settings
Key Feature:
• Portable and stage-ready design
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable for touring and gigging
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • Limited home furniture aesthetics
  • • Not ideal for pure home practice

Kawai ES-920 BStage Piano88 Keys with Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) mechanism with pressure point simulation and triple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502449
$1,374
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai MP-7 SE Stage Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Kawai MP-7 SE Stage Bundle

by Kawai
Professional Gigging Live Performance Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Portable and stage-ready design
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Reliable for touring and gigging
✗ CONS
  • • Limited home furniture aesthetics
  • • May lack extensive sound libraries

Kawai MP-7 SE Stage Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai MP-7 SE*Stage Piano*88 Keys (RH3 keyboard) with 3-Sensor...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 536005
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai MP-7 SE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Kawai MP-7 SE

by Kawai
Live Performance Professional Gigging Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Reliable for touring and gigging
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
  • • Weighted keys with good action
✗ CONS
  • • May lack extensive sound libraries
  • • Not ideal for pure home practice

Kawai MP-7 SEStage Piano88 Keys (RH3 keyboard) with 3-Sensor pressure point simulation and Ivory Touch keysShigeru...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 424723
$1,588
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai MP-11 SE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kawai MP-11 SE

by Kawai
Professional Gigging Studio Recording Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Portable and stage-ready design
✗ CONS
  • • May lack extensive sound libraries
  • • Limited home furniture aesthetics

Kawai MP-11 SEStage Piano88 Keys Grand Feel mechanics with wooden keys3-sensor pressure point simulation and IvoryTouch...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 424720
$2,375
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Stage Pianos

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced stage pianos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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