Kawai CA401 vs Roland HP-601
| Kawai CA401 | Roland HP-601 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 288 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 319 |
| Sound engine | — | Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Speakers | 40 W | 28 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 50 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Progressive Damper Action Pedal (Damper pedal: capable of continuous detection, Soft pedal & Sostenuto pedal: capable of continuous detection) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 50 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 288).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 319).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 28 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland HP-601. Rows with a highlighted background differ.