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Specifications
Keyboard & Action
ActionResponsive Hammer Compact II (RHC II)
Keys88 grade-weighted keys
Touch FeaturesGraded hammer weighting, improved touch response, triple sensor detection
Pedals
SystemGrand Feel Pedal System
FunctionsSustain, soft, sostenuto
Piano Sound
Sound EngineHarmonic Imaging
Piano SamplingShigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand
Polyphony192 notes
Total Sounds17 voices
Sound Features
Reverb6 types
ModesDual, Split
Recording3-song recorder, approx. 10,000 notes
MetronomeBuilt-in
Lesson FeaturesBuilt-in lesson songs and exercises
Speakers & Amplification
Speakers2-speaker system
Output Power40W total (20W x 2)
Cabinet & Design
Key CoverSliding type
Music RestCollapsible
Available FinishesEmbossed Black, Embossed White
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth MIDI
USBUSB-MIDI (to Host)
HeadphonesDual headphone jacks
Compare the Kawai CX Series
The Kawai CX Series is designed as an accessible entry into Kawai digital pianos. Both models offer 88 weighted keys, Grand Feel pedals, SK-EX concert grand sound, Bluetooth MIDI, and built-in practice features, while the CX202 adds a more advanced keyboard action and stronger speaker system.
| Feature | CX102 Essential CX Series | CX202 Upgraded CX Series |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Beginners, students, and families wanting a reliable first digital piano | Players wanting a more realistic touch and fuller sound experience |
| Keyboard Action | Responsive Hammer Lite | Responsive Hammer Compact II |
| Keys | 88 grade-weighted keys with matte key surfaces | 88 grade-weighted keys with matte key surfaces |
| Touch Features | Grade-weighted hammers | Grade-weighted hammers with triple sensor hammer detection |
| Pedal System | Grand Feel Pedal System with sustain, soft, and sostenuto | Grand Feel Pedal System with sustain, soft, and sostenuto |
| Sound Engine | Harmonic Imaging | Harmonic Imaging |
| Main Piano Sound | Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand recording | Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand recording |
| Polyphony | 192 notes | 192 notes |
| Total Sounds | 17 voices | 17 voices |
| Reverb | 6 types | 6 types |
| Speaker System | 2-speaker system | 2-speaker system with more power |
| Output Power | 22W total, 11W x 2 | 40W total, 20W x 2 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth MIDI, USB-MIDI, headphone jacks | Bluetooth MIDI, USB-MIDI, headphone jacks |
| Practice Features | Recorder, metronome, lesson songs, Dual, Split, Four Hands | Recorder, metronome, lesson songs, Dual, Split, Four Hands |
| Cabinet | Sliding key cover, collapsible music rest | Sliding key cover, collapsible music rest |
In simple terms, the CX102 is the most accessible entry point into Kawai’s cabinet-style digital pianos, while the CX202 is the stronger choice for players who want a more responsive action and a fuller speaker system.