Kawai Upright Pianos Compared: K-15E to K-800
Kawai's K Series uprights step up mainly in height. Here is what each step gets you, and how to choose for your room and your playing.
If you have decided an upright is right for you, the next question is which Kawai. The K Series runs from the compact K-15E to the 134 cm K-800, and the jump between models is easier to understand once you see the pattern: as the cabinet gets taller, the strings get longer and the piano gains depth of tone and projection. All of them are acoustic pianos with real hammers and strings, built around Kawai's Millennium III Upright Action with ABS-Carbon parts. This guide compares the models we stock.
The K Series at a Glance
Heights from Kawai's K Series brochure. Prices are our current starting prices in AED.
| Model | Height | What stands out | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-15E | 110 cm | The most compact model and the accessible entry into a Kawai acoustic | AED 29,599 |
| K-200 | 114 cm | Millennium III action, extended key length and a solid spruce soundboard in a compact cabinet | AED 35,999 |
| K-300 | 122 cm | The popular 48-inch height for home or studio, with double-felted mahogany core hammers | AED 36,999 |
| K-400 | 122 cm | The K-300's height plus a grand-style music rack that holds sheet music at eye level | AED 46,999 |
| K-600 | 134 cm | A taller cabinet with agraffes and duplex scaling front and back, per Kawai's brochure | AED 55,999 |
| K-700 | 130 cm | Taller strings than the K-300 and K-400, with a grand-style music rack | AED 59,999 |
| K-800 | 134 cm | Kawai's flagship K Series upright, with agraffes, duplex scaling and NEOTEX key surfaces | AED 60,499 |
The K-300 is available in several finishes, and some are built in Japan while others are built in Indonesia. The product title shows which, and prices range from AED 36,999 to AED 50,999 across those versions. Ask our team if you would like help comparing them.
Floor Space and Weight
Official Kawai dimensions. Plan your room, and your delivery, around these.
| Model | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-200 | 114 cm | 149 cm | 57 cm | 208 kg |
| K-300 | 122 cm | 149 cm | 61 cm | 227 kg |
| K-400 | 122 cm | 149 cm | 61 cm | 230 kg |
| K-700 | 130 cm | 150 cm | 62 cm | 241 kg |
| K-800 | 134 cm | 153 cm | 65 cm | 284 kg |
K-15E or K-200 if...
- Space is tight and a compact cabinet matters most
- You want a genuine Kawai acoustic at the most accessible price
- You are buying for a student or a first acoustic piano
K-300 or K-400 if...
- You want the popular 122 cm height for home or studio
- You want longer strings and keys than the compact models
- You want a grand-style music rack for large scores (K-400)
K-600, K-700 or K-800 if...
- You are an advanced player or teacher who wants the most tone and projection
- You have the room and ceiling height for a tall upright
- You want the nearest thing to grand-piano depth from an upright
Our honest recommendation
For most homes, the K-300 is the model to start with: it hits the popular 122 cm height without the cost of the taller models. Choose the K-200 or K-15E if floor space or budget is the limit, and step up to the K-600, K-700 or K-800 if you play seriously enough to use the extra tone and projection. Whichever you choose, play it first: touch and tone are personal.
Shop Kawai Upright Pianos
K-15E Upright Piano
White Polish, with bench.
K-200 Upright Piano
Ebony Polish, with bench.
K-300 Upright Piano
Ebony Polish (Indonesia), with bench.
K-400 Upright Piano
Ebony Polish (Japan), with bench.
K-600 Upright Piano
Ebony Polish (Japan), with bench.
K-800 Upright Piano
Ebony Polish, with bench.
Still deciding between an upright and a grand? Read Upright vs Grand Piano: Which One Should You Buy? or browse the full Kawai upright collection. Prices shown were current when this guide was written.
Play Before You Decide
The difference between the 114 cm and 134 cm models is easiest to hear in person. Our Al Quoz showroom in Dubai has Kawai uprights set up to try.
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