Kawai CA401 vs Yamaha P-155
| Kawai CA401 | Yamaha P-155 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 17 |
| Sequencer | — | 2 |
| Sound engine | — | AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling |
| Speakers | 40 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2010 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha P-155 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 18.6 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 128).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 17).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Yamaha P-155. Rows with a highlighted background differ.