Kawai CA401 vs Korg LP-380
| Kawai CA401 | Korg LP-380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | 88 key (A0-C8), RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 120 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 30 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 44 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 37 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Release month | 4 | 3 |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper (half-pedaling supported), Soft (half-pedaling supported), Sostenuto (half-pedaling supported) |
| Touch Selection | — | Light, Normal, Heavy |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg LP-380 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 37 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 120).
- Choose the Korg LP-380 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 30).
- Choose the Korg LP-380 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 44 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Korg LP-380. Rows with a highlighted background differ.