Kawai CA401 vs Kawai NV5S
| Kawai CA401 | Kawai NV5S | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 90 |
| Sound engine | — | ・ SK-EX Rendering - 88-key multi-channel sampling - SK-EX recording ・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording 256 note maximum polyphony |
| Speakers | 40 W | 130 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 113 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 113 kg).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 90).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 130 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Kawai NV5S. Rows with a highlighted background differ.