Kawai CA401 vs Roland HP-506
| Kawai CA401 | Roland HP-506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | 88 keys (PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 350 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
| Speakers | 40 W | 74 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 55 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Damper (Progressive Damper Action Pedal, capable of continuous detection), Soft (capable of continuous detection), Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland HP-506 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 55 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland HP-506 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 350).
- Choose the Roland HP-506 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 74 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland HP-506. Rows with a highlighted background differ.