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Kawai CN-301 vs Yamaha CLP-835

the CLP-835 is stronger in piano-like touch. The CLP-835 costs $799 less. Choose the CLP-835 if piano-like touch matters most.

Score Comparison

Beginner Night Practice Portability Touch Reality Value
CN-301 CLP-835
9.3
Beginner
9.5
8.7
Night Practice
9.0
1.5
Portability
1.5
8.2
Touch Reality
8.8
6.3
Value
6.7
CN-301
vs
CLP-835

Spec Comparison

Spec Kawai CN-301 Yamaha CLP-835
Keys 88 88
Key Action Responsive Hammer III (RH3) GrandTouch-S
Polyphony 256 256
Sounds 45 38
Weight 53 kg Better 57 kg
Bluetooth Audio + MIDI Audio + MIDI
Lesson Function Yes Yes
Headphone Jacks 2 2
Price $3,199 $2,400 Better

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Kawai CN-301

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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Yamaha CLP-835

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Kawai

CN-301

$3,199

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Yamaha

CLP-835

$2,400

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