Casio AP-550 vs Kawai CA501
| Casio AP-550 | Kawai CA501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys; Touch Response function: 5 sensitivity settings, Off | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 26 | 45 |
| Speakers | — | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 49.5 kg | 66 kg |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| Release month | — | 4 |
| USB to host | yes (USB ports Type A, Type B) | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper (continuously variable), Sostenuto (Off, On), Soft | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio AP-550 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (49.5 kg vs 66 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want more variety of built-in voices (26 vs 45).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio AP-550 · Kawai CA501. Rows with a highlighted background differ.