Kawai CA401 vs Roland HPi-50
| Kawai CA401 | Roland HPi-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 348 |
| Speakers | 40 W | 70 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 58 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2012 |
| 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 58 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 348).
- Choose the Roland HPi-50 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 70 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Roland HPi-50. Rows with a highlighted background differ.