Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CL36
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer action |
| Polyphony | 64 | 96 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 15 |
| Sound engine | — | ・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX recording - 96 note maximum polyphony |
| Speakers | 16 W | 30 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 36.5 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 36.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CL36 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 96).
- Choose the Kawai CL36 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 15).
- Choose the Kawai CL36 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 30 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CL36. Rows with a highlighted background differ.