Casio CDP-S150 vs Kawai CA49
| Casio CDP-S150 | Kawai CA49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response | Grand Feel Compact action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 64 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | 16 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 58 kg |
| Battery power | yes (6 x AA, ~13 h) | — |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Discontinued | — | 2023 |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S150 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 58 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S150 · Kawai CA49. Rows with a highlighted background differ.