The Yamaha U3 is an elegant piano that will fit in well with most decor, including modern-day home theatres. The Kawai K500, on the other hand, does not look like a traditional piano. Its design looks like something … See more

Both pianos are about the same price (depending on where you live). However, the Kawai K500 also has an accent bar that can be purchased separately for 100 dollars which adds another octave to the keyboard (bringing it… See more

The keyboard feels very close to an acoustic piano, with just enough difference to remind you that it is indeed digital (Some keys feel stiffer than others which gives away that it is a machine). You’d prefer these over … See more

The Yamahas tend to have better sound quality than the Kawai’s due to its 88 key sampling. However, the only models that provide this are slightly more expensive than comparable Kawai models (if you need 88 ke… See more

The Yamaha U3 has an aux-in port built-in so you can plug your phone iPod straight into the piano and play along with your favourite tunes. The Kawai K500 does not have this feature, but you can purchase an additional p… See more