Casio PX-S1000 vs Kawai CN17
| Casio PX-S1000 | Kawai CN17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Responsive Hammer Compact II action; 88 keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Matte key surfaces; Triple sensor hammer detection |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | — | 15 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging (HI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX recording |
| Speakers | 16 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 39 kg |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| 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, Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio PX-S1000 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (11.2 kg vs 39 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 40 W).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio PX-S1000 · Kawai CN17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.