Kawai CA401 vs Roland FP-4
| Kawai CA401 | Roland FP-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | 88 keys PHA alpha II keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 333 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2007 |
| Release month | 4 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 15.3 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 333).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 14 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland FP-4. Rows with a highlighted background differ.