Kawai CA401 vs Roland DP-970
| Kawai CA401 | Roland DP-970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 20 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 47 kg |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 47 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 20).
- 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 · Roland DP-970. Rows with a highlighted background differ.