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Best Kawai General Digital Pianos 2025

Premium Kawai general digital pianos - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Home Practice For Music Education For Family Use For All Skill Levels For General Playing For Reliable Practice
BRANDS: Kawai Casio Yamaha Thomann Gewa Hemingway
Kawai CA-701 EP Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Kawai CA-701 EP Set

by Kawai
General Playing Family Use Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • Limited non-piano sounds
  • • Requires power connection

Kawai CA-701 EP Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-701 EP*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 555784
$3,387
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-501 R Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kawai CA-501 R Set

by Kawai
Music Education All Skill Levels General Playing
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Requires power connection

Kawai CA-501 R Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-501 R*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer actionlet-off...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 566493
$2,441
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-501 B Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kawai CA-501 B Set

by Kawai
All Skill Levels Reliable Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Kawai CA-501 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-501 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer actionescapement...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 566491
$2,432
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-501 W Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kawai CA-501 W Set

by Kawai
All Skill Levels Music Education Home Practice
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features
  • • Requires power connection

Kawai CA-501 W Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-501 W*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer actionlet-off...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 566500
$2,418
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai KDP-75 B Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kawai KDP-75 B Set

by Kawai
Home Practice Music Education General Playing
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Kawai KDP-75 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai KDP-75 B*Digital Piano*Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) mechanism...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589453
$869
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-401 W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kawai CA-401 W

by Kawai
General Playing All Skill Levels Music Education
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Kawai CA-401 WDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory Touch surface19 SoundsDual/Layer192-Voice...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559131
$2,034
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-901 B Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Kawai CA-901 B Set

by Kawai
Family Use Music Education Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Can be heavy for moving
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Kawai CA-901 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-901 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 555787
$3,738
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-501 W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kawai CA-501 W

by Kawai
Home Practice General Playing Family Use
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
  • • Limited non-piano sounds
  • • Requires power connection

Kawai CA-501 WDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer actionlet-off and Ivory Touch (Grand Feel Compact)45 sounds...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564508
$2,331
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-701 R Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Kawai CA-701 R Set

by Kawai
All Skill Levels Family Use Music Education
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • Requires power connection

Kawai CA-701 R Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-701 R*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 555782
$3,002
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-901 R - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Kawai CA-901 R

by Kawai
All Skill Levels Home Practice Music Education
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Kawai CA-901 RDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory/Ebony Touch (Grand Feel III)96 Sounds (pianos:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 555690
$3,651
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-701 EP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kawai CA-701 EP

by Kawai
Music Education Reliable Practice Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • Limited non-piano sounds
  • • Can be heavy for moving

Kawai CA-701 EPDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory/Ebony Touch (Grand Feel III)96...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 554338
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-701 W Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kawai CA-701 W Set

by Kawai
Reliable Practice Home Practice All Skill Levels
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • Headphone capability for silent practice
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May lack advanced synthesis features

Kawai CA-701 W Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-701 W*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 555783
$3,002
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-501 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kawai CA-501 B

by Kawai
General Playing All Skill Levels Music Education
Key Feature:
• Headphone capability for silent practice
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Kawai CA-501 BDigital Piano88 Weighted keys with hammer actionescapement (simulation) and Ivory Touch (Grand Feel...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564506
$2,331
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai CA-401 B Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kawai CA-401 B Set

by Kawai
Music Education Reliable Practice All Skill Levels
Key Feature:
• Good value for authentic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Full 88-key weighted action
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy advanced players
  • • Requires power connection

Kawai CA-401 B Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kawai CA-401 B*Digital Piano*88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 563393
$2,144
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kawai ES-60 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kawai ES-60

by Kawai
General Playing Family Use Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Full 88-key weighted action
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple piano sounds and some extras
  • • Good value for authentic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power connection
  • • May not satisfy advanced players

Kawai ES-60Stage Piano / Digital Piano88 weighted keys with hammer action (Responsive Hammer Light - RHL)17 sounds30...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603104
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best General Digital Pianos

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced general digital pianos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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