Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CA97
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CA97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Grand Feel II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Ebony Touch black key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; 88-key Graded counterweights |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 80 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 135 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 85 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 85 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 80).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 135 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CA97. Rows with a highlighted background differ.