Kawai CA501 vs Kawai ES520
| Kawai CA501 | Kawai ES520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Responsive Hammer Compact II action |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 45 | 34 |
| Speakers | 100 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 66 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Release month | 4 | 9 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES520 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (66 kg vs 14.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want more variety of built-in voices (45 vs 34).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you practise out loud without an amp (100 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA501 · Kawai ES520. Rows with a highlighted background differ.