Casio AP-270 vs Kawai CA701
| Casio AP-270 | Kawai CA701 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Grand Feel III (GFIII) wooden-key action with graded hammers, Ivory/Ebony Touch keytops, let-off, triple sensor and 88-key graded counterweights |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 22 | 96 |
| Sound engine | — | SK-EX Rendering (88-key multi-channel sampling) + Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) |
| Effects | — | SK-EX Rendering Ambience 10 types, Reverb 6 types, Brilliance, 24 other effect types, Virtual Piano Artisan (20 parameters) |
| Speakers | — | 110 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | — | 76.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1450 × 970 × 495 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Release month | 7 | — |
| Discontinued | 2025 | — |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA701 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA701 if you want more variety of built-in voices (22 vs 96).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-270 · Kawai CA701. Rows with a highlighted background differ.