Casio AP-270 vs Kawai NV-10S
| Casio AP-270 | Kawai NV-10S | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action: 88 wooden keys, 88-key graded ABS hammers, IHSS contact-less optical sensors, grand piano damper mechanism |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 22 | 90 |
| 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 Technician (21 parameters + Smart Mode 10 presets) |
| Speakers | — | 130 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | — | 132 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1480 × 995 × 650 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Release month | 7 | — |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | — | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai NV-10S if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai NV-10S if you want more variety of built-in voices (22 vs 90).
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-270 · Kawai NV-10S. Rows with a highlighted background differ.