Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CA17
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CA17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | RM3 Grand II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights |
| Polyphony | 64 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording |
| Speakers | 16 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 59 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 59 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA17 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CA17 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CA17 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CA17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.