Kawai ES-8
Portable digital piano – no longer in production, but a sought-after used classic. With an honest used-price range.
Keys
88
full size
Action
Hammer
weighted
Footprint width
~136 cm
plus seating
Used-price range
EU approx. €700–1,000
depending on condition
♻️ Used classic: this model is no longer in production. The range above is our market estimate for well-kept used units (as of 2026-08-10) – condition decides. What replaces it new is shown below.
Technical data
| Action | Responsive Hammer III |
|---|---|
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL |
| Build years (approx.) | 2015–2019 |
| Polyphony | 256 |
| Amplification | 2× 15 W |
| Pedals | 1 (3 optional) |
| What to check (used) | The high-end portable before the ES-920; check the keys for wear and test both headphone jacks |
- Responsive Hammer III
- Sound engine: Harmonic Imaging XL
- Polyphony: 256
- amplification: 2× 15 W
- pedals: 1 (3 optional)
- Production run (approx.): 2015–2019
- ES series: portable, with an optional designer stand and pedal unit
- Nicht mehr in the Neuhandel – Kauf over Gebrauchtmarkt (eBay, classifieds, dealers)
- Price range taken live from real market offers
⭐ The current successor:
Kawai ES-920 (EU approx. €1,250–1,400) – new in our catalogue, with warranty and a current price.
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Kawai ES-920 (EU approx. €1,250–1,400) – new in our catalogue, with warranty and a current price.
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