Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CN201
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CN201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer III action |
| Polyphony | 64 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | ・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording - 192 note maximum polyphony |
| Speakers | 16 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 43 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| 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 43 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 40 W).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CN201. Rows with a highlighted background differ.