Kawai CA17 vs Kawai CA59
| Kawai CA17 | Kawai CA59 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 44 |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | 40 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 59 kg | 66 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| USB to host | yes | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | 2023 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA17 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (59 kg vs 66 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 44).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 100 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA17 · Kawai CA59. Rows with a highlighted background differ.