Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CN35
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CN35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer III action; 88 keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 324 |
| Sound engine | — | Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX recording |
| Speakers | 16 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 55 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Release month | 1 | 8 |
| 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 55 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN35 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CN35 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 324).
- Choose the Kawai CN35 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CN35. Rows with a highlighted background differ.