Kawai MP11 vs Nord Stage 2 EX
| Kawai MP11 | Nord Stage 2 EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights | 88-key velocity sensitive Hammer Action keyboard (range A-C) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 40 |
| Sounds / presets | 40 | 0 |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX, K-60 recording | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 32.5 kg | 18.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1287 × 118 × 334 mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| USB to host | yes | yes |
| Discontinued | 1 | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | F-30 triple pedal unit: Damper (half-pedal), Soft, Sostenuto | Sustain pedal input, Control pedal input, Rotor speed pedal input |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Nord Stage 2 EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (32.5 kg vs 18.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai MP11 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 40).
- Choose the Kawai MP11 if you want more variety of built-in voices (40 vs 0).
Full spec sheets: Kawai MP11 · Nord Stage 2 EX. Rows with a highlighted background differ.