Kawai CA49 vs Kawai CA97
| Kawai CA49 | Kawai CA97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers | Grand Feel II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Ebony Touch black key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; 88-key Graded counterweights |
| Polyphony | 192 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 19 | 80 |
| Sound engine | Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling | — |
| Speakers | 40 W | 135 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 58 kg | 85 kg |
| Released | 2020 | 2015 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | 2023 | 1 |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (58 kg vs 85 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (192 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you want more variety of built-in voices (19 vs 80).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you practise out loud without an amp (40 W vs 135 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA49 · Kawai CA97. Rows with a highlighted background differ.