Kawai CA-401 W

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Kawai CA-401 W

Kawai

CA-401 W

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559131
Brand: Kawai
Model: CA-401 W
Price: $2,033.90

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The CA-401 W is a solid entry point into Kawai's premium digital piano range. It nails the core experience – the key action is genuinely impressive for the price – and its clean aesthetic makes it a great addition to any home. Ideal for intermediate players and serious beginners looking for a realistic piano feel without the bulk of an acoustic.

Product Description

  • Kawai CA-401 W
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory Touch surface
  • 19 Sounds
  • Dual/Layer
  • 192-Voice polyphonic
  • 338 Songs - 19 Demos
  • 279 Lessons
  • 40 Concert Magic
  • 2.5" OLED display
  • Recording function for 3 songs
  • Effect: Reverb
  • Functions: Metronome
  • 4 Hands
  • Transpose
  • Tone Control
  • Low Volume Balance
  • Tuning
  • Auto Display
  • etc.
  • Bluetooth Audio (5.1) & Midi (5.0)
  • 3-Way pedal: Damper with half pedal function
  • Soft
  • Sustenuto
  • 2 Headphone outputs
  • USB to host
  • Speaker system: 2x 20 W (2x 13 cm woofer
  • 2x 5 cm tweeter)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1360 x 485 x 915 mm
  • Weight: 57.5 kg
  • Colour: White
PROS
  • • Excellent Kawai Grand Feel action delivers realistic, nuanced playing experience.
  • • The Ivory Touch surface provides a premium feel and improved grip.
  • • Sound engine offers a surprisingly warm and detailed acoustic piano tone.
  • • Bluetooth 5.1 offers reliable connectivity for lessons and backing tracks.
CONS
  • • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
  • • Speaker system, while decent, lacks the power for larger rooms.
  • • The 2.5” OLED display is functional but a bit small for detailed viewing.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Kawai Grand Feel hammer action with Ivory Touch surface
Sounds 19 (primarily acoustic pianos, with some basic electric pianos and organs)
Polyphony 192-voice
Speakers 2 x 20W (2 x 13cm woofer, 2 x 5cm tweeter)
Connections USB to Host, 2 x Headphone Outputs, Bluetooth 5.1 Audio & MIDI
Weight 57.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kawai Grand Feel action is consistently praised as being one of the best in its price bracket, offering a more authentic feel than many competing weighted actions.
While not a professional studio piano, the CA-401 W’s sound engine produces a usable, warm tone that's perfectly acceptable for basic home recording applications.
Yes, the USB to Host connection allows for two-way MIDI communication and sound output, enabling seamless integration with virtual instruments and DAWs.

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