Casio AP-270 vs Kawai CA59
| Casio AP-270 | Kawai CA59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Grand Feel Compact action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 22 | 44 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | — | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | — | 66 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Discontinued | — | 2023 |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you want more variety of built-in voices (22 vs 44).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-270 · Kawai CA59. Rows with a highlighted background differ.