Kawai CA-501 vs Yamaha CLP-835
The CA-501 and CLP-835 score very similarly across the main review axes. The CLP-835 costs $400 less.
Score Comparison
Spec Comparison
| Spec | Kawai CA-501 | Yamaha CLP-835 |
|---|---|---|
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Key Action | Grand Feel III | GrandTouch-S |
| Polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Sounds | 66 Better | 38 |
| Weight | 68 kg | 57 kg Better |
| Bluetooth | Audio + MIDI | Audio + MIDI |
| Lesson Function | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jacks | 2 | 2 |
| Price | $3,999 | $3,599 Better |
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Kawai CA-501
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Also at:Amazon.co.ukGear4music
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Yamaha CLP-835
Amazon.com had no listing for this model when we last checked (2026-08-06), so we point you to the other retailers instead.
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Thomann ships from Germany; check shipping cost and import fees before ordering.
Also at:Amazon.co.ukGear4music
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Kawai
CA-501
$3,999
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Yamaha
CLP-835
$3,599
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