Kawai CA401 vs Kawai CA501
| Kawai CA401 | Kawai CA501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 45 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 66 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Release month | 4 | 4 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 66 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 45).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 100 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Kawai CA501. Rows with a highlighted background differ.