Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CA99
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CA99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Grand Feel III 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 | 90 |
| Sound engine | — | SK-EX Rendering (88-key multi-channel sampling) + Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) |
| Speakers | 16 W | 135 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 83 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| 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 (with half-pedal support), Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 83 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA99 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA99 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 90).
- Choose the Kawai CA99 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 135 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA99 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CA99. Rows with a highlighted background differ.