Kawai CA401 vs Roland HPi-5
| Kawai CA401 | Roland HPi-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 421 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 67 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2005 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 67 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 421).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 60 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland HPi-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.