Kawai CA401 vs Yamaha YDP-S51
| Kawai CA401 | Yamaha YDP-S51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 192 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 10 |
| Sequencer | — | 2 |
| Sound engine | — | Pure CF Sound Engine |
| Speakers | 40 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 57.5 kg | 36 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-S51 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (57.5 kg vs 36 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 10).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA401 · Yamaha YDP-S51. Rows with a highlighted background differ.