Casio PX-S1000 vs Kawai CA79
| Casio PX-S1000 | Kawai CA79 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | — | 66 |
| Sound engine | — | SK-EX Rendering (88-key multi-channel sampling) + Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) |
| Speakers | 16 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 76 kg |
| Released | 2019 | 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 PX-S1000 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.2 kg vs 76 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA79 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 100 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA79 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-S1000 · Kawai CA79. Rows with a highlighted background differ.