1st Note

Kawai CA-501 vs Yamaha CSP-255

the CSP-255 is stronger in beginner support. The CA-501 costs $1,500 less. Choose the CSP-255 if beginner-friendly features matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
CA-501 CSP-255
9.3
Beginner
9.9
8.4
Night Practice
8.6
1.5
Portability
1.5
9.2
Touch Reality
8.8
6.4
Value
6.4
CA-501
vs
CSP-255

Spec Comparison

Spec Kawai CA-501 Yamaha CSP-255
Keys 88 88
Key Action Grand Feel III GrandTouch-S
Polyphony 256 256
Sounds 66 692 Better
Weight 68 kg 56.5 kg Better
Bluetooth Audio + MIDI Audio + MIDI
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 2
Price $3,999 Better $5,499

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Kawai CA-501

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Yamaha CSP-255

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Kawai

CA-501

$3,999

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Yamaha

CSP-255

$5,499

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