Kawai CA401 vs Kawai CA59
| Kawai CA401 | Kawai CA59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | 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 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 66 kg |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Discontinued | — | 2023 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| 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 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).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Kawai CA59. Rows with a highlighted background differ.