Kawai CA401 vs Kawai NV-10S
| Kawai CA401 | Kawai NV-10S | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action: 88 wooden keys, 88-key graded ABS hammers, IHSS contact-less optical sensors, grand piano damper mechanism |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 90 |
| Sound engine | — | SK-EX Rendering (88-key multi-channel sampling) + Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) |
| Effects | — | SK-EX Rendering Ambience 10 types, Reverb 6 types, Brilliance, 24 other effect types, Virtual Technician (21 parameters + Smart Mode 10 presets) |
| Speakers | 40 W | 130 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 132 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1480 × 995 × 650 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Release month | 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 132 kg).
- Choose the Kawai NV-10S if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai NV-10S if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 90).
- Choose the Kawai NV-10S if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 130 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Kawai NV-10S. Rows with a highlighted background differ.