Kawai CA17 vs Kawai CA401
| Kawai CA17 | Kawai CA401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | RM3 Grand II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 19 |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 59 kg | 57.5 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Release month | — | 4 |
| USB to host | yes | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (59 kg vs 57.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA17 · Kawai CA401. Rows with a highlighted background differ.