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KAWAI CA401 Digital Piano

$3,199.00 $3,499.00

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Overview & Demo Video

The Kawai CA401 is the entry point into the CA Series, built around a compact wooden-key action and a clean, straightforward design. It delivers a noticeable step up in touch compared to standard digital pianos, while keeping the overall footprint and feature set simple.

It’s well suited for players who want a more realistic feel without moving into a larger or more complex instrument.

Key Highlights

  • Grand Feel Compact wooden-key action

  • Clean, straightforward cabinet design

  • Reliable tone and touch for daily practice

  • Entry point into Kawai wooden-key digitals

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Specifications
Dimensions
Compare this model to others in the CA Lineup
Overview & Demo Video

The Kawai CA401 is the entry point into the CA Series, built around a compact wooden-key action and a clean, straightforward design. It delivers a noticeable step up in touch compared to standard digital pianos, while keeping the overall footprint and feature set simple.

It’s well suited for players who want a more realistic feel without moving into a larger or more complex instrument.

Key Highlights

  • Grand Feel Compact wooden-key action

  • Clean, straightforward cabinet design

  • Reliable tone and touch for daily practice

  • Entry point into Kawai wooden-key digitals

KAWAI CA401 front view of keyboard and ipad displaying sheet music resting on music desk.
KAWAI CA401 Glossy pedals with wooden floor background
KAWAI CA401 with ipad on music desk and Kawai sound app displaying
KAWAI CA401 Pedals
KAWAI CA401 keys and headphones shown hanging
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side view of KAWAI CA401 keyboard
KAWAI CA401 treble keys
Middle range of KAWAI CA401 keyboard
KAWAI logo above keys on KAWAI CA401
screen and buttons on the bass cheekblock of KAWAI CA401 digital piano
KAWAI CA401 shown in white room with wood floors and plants.

Specifications

Keyboard & Action

ActionGrand Feel Compact
Keys88 wooden keys
Touch FeaturesGrade-weighted hammers, Ivory Touch surfaces, Let-off simulation
SensorsTriple sensor detection
AdditionalBass region counterweights

Pedals

SystemGrand Feel Pedal System
FunctionsSustain (half-pedal), Soft, Sostenuto

Sound Engine

TechnologyProgressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)
Sampling88-key sampling
PianosShigeru Kawai SK-EX-L, EX Concert Grand, K-60 Upright
Polyphony192 notes
ResonanceDamper resonance, String resonance

Speakers & Amplification

Speakers13 cm x2 (woofers), 5 cm x2 (tweeters)
Output20W + 20W

Cabinet & Design

Display128 x 128 OLED
Key CoverSliding
Music RestAdjustable (3 positions)

Dimensions

Width53.5"
Depth19.25"
Height36.25"
Weight126.75 lbs

Compare the Kawai CA Series

The Kawai Concert Artist series is designed to offer a progression of realism, from the accessible CA401 to the flagship CA901. While all models feature wooden keys and premium build quality, the differences in action, sound engine, speaker system, and cabinet design become increasingly significant as you move up the line.

Feature CA401 Entry CA Series CA501 Mid-Level CA CA701 Premium CA CA901 Flagship CA
Best For Budget-conscious serious players Best balance of feel, sound, and value Advanced players wanting a more grand-like response Players seeking the closest digital alternative to an acoustic piano
Key Action Grand Feel Compact Grand Feel Compact Grand Feel III Grand Feel III
Key Construction 88 wooden keys 88 wooden keys 88 wooden keys with longer pivot length 88 wooden keys with longer pivot length
Counterweights Bass region counterweights Bass region counterweights Full keyboard counterweights Full keyboard counterweights
Sound Engine Progressive Harmonic Imaging Harmonic Imaging XL SK-EX Rendering + HI-XL SK-EX Rendering + HI-XL
Polyphony 192 notes 256 notes 256 notes 256 notes
Piano Sounds SK-EX-L, EX Concert Grand, K-60 Upright Expanded piano sound library Premium concert grand sound library Premium concert grand sound library
Speaker System 4 speakers 4 speakers with more power High-performance speaker system Premium speaker system with acoustic soundboard
Soundboard No No No Yes
Display OLED display OLED display Touchscreen display Touchscreen display
Cabinet Style Compact cabinet Larger cabinet Premium upright-style cabinet Flagship upright-style cabinet
Approx. Weight 126.75 lbs 145 lbs 168 lbs 182 lbs

In simple terms, the CA401 is the entry point into Kawai’s wooden-key Concert Artist series, the CA501 adds a stronger sound experience, the CA701 introduces the more advanced Grand Feel III action, and the CA901 adds Kawai’s flagship soundboard speaker system for the most acoustic-like experience in the lineup.