Digital Pianos Review
Casio Privia PX-S7000 Review: The Designer Piano That Plays Seriously
The PX-S7000 is Casio's flagship slim piano: a Smart Hybrid Hammer Action with spruce-blended keys, three concert grand samples, 400 tones, 256-note polyphony, a four-speaker Spatial Sound System and a matching stand and pedal unit in the box, in finishes such as Harmonious Mustard. This review covers whether the playing lives up to the looks and how it compares with the Kawai ES920 and Roland FP-60X.
Our Verdict
Research Score 88/100The Casio PX-S7000 is the piano to buy when the instrument has to look as good as it plays. The hybrid action with spruce-blended keys is a genuine step above the slim Privias, the three grands and 256-note polyphony are expressive, and the stand, pedals and four-speaker system make it complete out of the box. Pound for pound the Kawai ES920 plays slightly better for less, which is the only argument against it.
Editorial research score based on published specifications and documented features, not a customer rating or lab test.
Casio
Casio Privia PX-S7000
Best for: Buyers who want a piano that is also a piece of furniture, with a serious action and sound to match
Skip it if: you want the most piano for the money rather than the most design
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Who Should Buy It
Buy it if
- The piano will stand in a living room as a design object
- You want hybrid keys, three grands and 256-note polyphony in a slim case
- You want the stand and pedals in the box
Skip it if
- Budget matters more than appearance; the Kawai ES920 or Roland FP-60X give more per dollar
- You want a traditional console
- You prefer buttons to touch controls
Key Specifications
| Key Action | Smart Hybrid Hammer Action with spruce-blended keys |
| Sound Engine | Casio AiR with three concert grands |
| Voices | 400 |
| Polyphony | 256 notes |
| Speakers | Four-speaker Spatial Sound System |
| Bluetooth | Audio and MIDI via included adapter |
| USB | USB to Host audio and MIDI |
| Pedals | 3-pedal unit and stand included |
| Weight | Not published in listing |
| Form Factor | Slim designer piano with matching stand |
What the PX-S7000 Is
Casio designed the PX-S7000 as a piece of furniture first and a piano second, then made sure the piano part was serious. The slim body sits on a matching open stand with a three-pedal unit, in black, white or the Harmonious Mustard finish of the listing reviewed here, and the whole assembly looks like a design object rather than an instrument. Inside is the Smart Hybrid Hammer Action with spruce-blended keys, three concert grand samples with the AiR engine, 400 tones, 256-note polyphony, a four-speaker Spatial Sound System and Bluetooth audio and MIDI via an included adapter.
It is priced well above the PX-S1100 and PX-S3100 and in the same territory as the Kawai ES920 and Roland FP-60X with their stands and pedals added.
Action
The Smart Hybrid Hammer Action is the same keyboard design Casio uses in the AP-550 console: keys blended with spruce on a longer pivot than the Smart Scaled action, textured tops and a firmer, more acoustic-like return. It is a clear step up from the PX-S1100 and PX-S3100 and a credible action for advanced repertoire. Against the Kawai RHIII on the ES920, it is close in weight and slightly behind at pianissimo, where the Kawai's counterweights give finer control.
Three Grands, 400 Tones and the Speakers
Casio sampled three concert grands with distinct characters for the PX-S7000, each with the AiR engine's string, damper and cabinet resonance and 256-note polyphony. The remaining tones cover electric pianos, organs, strings, synths and more, with the quality of the core sounds a level above the PX-S3100's library. A Sound Mode system adds hall simulations and a surround effect.
The four-speaker Spatial Sound System fires forward and upward and is the best speaker arrangement in any slim piano we have researched, fuller and wider than the 2 x 8 W pairs in the smaller Privias and competitive with the Kawai ES920's 2 x 20 W. It fills a living room without an amplifier.
Connectivity
USB to Host carries audio and MIDI, so the PX-S7000 records directly into a DAW. The included adapter provides Bluetooth audio and MIDI. Line outputs, two headphone jacks, a line input and an audio recorder to a USB flash drive complete a list that lacks nothing. The Casio Music Space app handles settings and lessons over Bluetooth.
Design and Setup
Assembly is the stand, the pedal unit and the piano, about 30 minutes. The slim body and open stand make the PX-S7000 feel lighter in a room than any console, and the fabric speaker covers and color options are deliberately domestic. The panel uses Casio's illuminated touch controls, which suit the design and, as always, take a few days to learn. The piano can be lifted off the stand for transport.
PX-S7000 Against the Alternatives
Against the Kawai ES920, the Kawai has the slightly better action and USB audio with a display, and it costs less before adding a stand and pedals; the Casio has the design, the included furniture and the four-speaker system. Against the Roland FP-60X, the Roland's PHA-4 action and sound are competitive and its case is conventional; the Casio again wins on looks and speakers. Against the Casio AP-550 console, the PX-S7000 offers the same action and more tones in a lighter, more modern form.
Buy the PX-S7000 for a living room where the piano is on show. Buy the ES920 for the most playing per dollar.
Long-Term Fit
The PX-S7000's action and polyphony support advanced study and its connectivity covers recording and performing, so owners rarely outgrow it. The question is only whether the design premium makes sense for you; those who buy it for the room keep it for years, and those who buy it on specification alone could have spent less.
Strengths and Limitations
Strengths
- Designer cabinet with matching stand and three pedals included
- Smart Hybrid Hammer Action with spruce-blended keys
- Three concert grand samples and 256-note polyphony
- Four-speaker system and full connectivity
Limitations
- Priced well above most portables
- Touch panel and minimalist design over physical controls
- Colors are a matter of taste
How We Scored It
Scores reflect published specifications, documented features and value against the alternatives below. They are editorial research scores, not laboratory measurements.
Alternatives to Consider
Kawai ES920
Serious pianists who want the best action and sound in a portable before the price of a Kawai console
Read the Kawai ES920 review →
Casio Celviano AP-550
Pianists who want Casio's best action and sound under the Grand Hybrid series
Read the Casio Celviano AP-550 review →
Casio Privia PX-S3100
Players who want the PX-S1100's slim piano plus a full arranger and performance controls
Read the Casio Privia PX-S3100 review →Head-to-Head Comparisons
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About This Review
Mandrillis Team
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