Kawai CA401 vs Medeli UP805
| Kawai CA401 | Medeli UP805 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | grand action 3-sensor premium wooden G3PW |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 40 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 110 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1442 × 514 × 1100 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Usb | — | yes |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 110 kg).
- Choose the Medeli UP805 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Medeli UP805 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 40).
- Choose the Medeli UP805 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 100 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Medeli UP805. Rows with a highlighted background differ.