1st Note

Kawai CN-201 vs Yamaha YDP-S56

The CN-201 scores higher in quiet practice, while the YDP-S56 is stronger in portability and value for money. The YDP-S56 costs $800 less. Choose the CN-201 if quiet practice matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
CN-201 YDP-S56
9.1
Beginner
9.3
8.7
Night Practice
8.2
1.5
Portability
3.0
7.9
Touch Reality
7.9
6.3
Value
6.9
CN-201
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YDP-S56

Spec Comparison

Spec Kawai CN-201 Yamaha YDP-S56
Keys 88 88
Key Action Responsive Hammer III (RH3) GrandTouch-E
Polyphony 192 192
Sounds 19 Better 10
Weight 43 kg 40 kg Better
Bluetooth Audio + MIDI Audio + MIDI
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 2
Price $2,499 $1,699 Better

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Kawai CN-201

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Yamaha YDP-S56

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Kawai

CN-201

$2,499

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Yamaha

YDP-S56

$1,699

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