Kawai CA401 vs Roland HP702
| Kawai CA401 | Roland HP702 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 384 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 324 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 28 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 54.4 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland HP702 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 54.4 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP702 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 384).
- Choose the Roland HP702 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 324).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 28 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland HP702. Rows with a highlighted background differ.