Kawai CA401 vs Kawai CN301
| Kawai CA401 | Kawai CN301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Responsive Hammer III action |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 45 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 47.5 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Release month | 4 | 6 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CN301 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 47.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN301 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CN301 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 45).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Kawai CN301. Rows with a highlighted background differ.