Kawai CA49 vs Kawai CA501
| Kawai CA49 | Kawai CA501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 45 |
| Sound engine | Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 58 kg | 66 kg |
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Discontinued | 2023 | — |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (58 kg vs 66 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 45).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 100 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA49 · Kawai CA501. Rows with a highlighted background differ.