Kawai CA501 vs Kawai ES-60
| Kawai CA501 | Kawai ES-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) | Responsive Hammer Lite (RHL) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 45 | 17 |
| Speakers | 100 W | 20 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 66 kg | 11 kg |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai ES-60 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (66 kg vs 11 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 17).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you practise out loud without an amp (100 W vs 20 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Kawai CA501 · Kawai ES-60. Rows with a highlighted background differ.