Kawai CA401 vs Kawai ES100
| Kawai CA401 | Kawai ES100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Advanced Hammer Action IV-F - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 192 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging (HI) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX recording |
| Speakers | 40 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 15 kg |
| Released | — | 2013 |
| Discontinued | — | 2017 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES100 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 15 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 14 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Kawai ES100. Rows with a highlighted background differ.