Comparison
Yamaha CLP-835 vs Kawai CA501
The CA501 documents an 88-wooden-key Grand Feel Compact mechanism; the CLP-835 uses GrandTouch-S. Different materials and geometry do not establish which is easier for your hands. Compare quiet control and repeated notes in person, then the speaker presentation at your normal volume. Choose the CLP-835 if its response and Yamaha voices suit you; choose the CA501 if you prefer its wooden-key mechanism and Kawai presentation. Read both research-based reviews for the independent impressions and limitations.
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| Feature | CLP-835 | CA501 |
|---|---|---|
| Observed price | Not verified — request a current regional quote | Not verified — request a current regional quote |
| Best-fit buyer | Serious home practice; Players who value a substantial console experience | Advanced home players; Buyers seeking a substantial long-term console |
| Keyboard action | GrandTouch-S | Grand Feel Compact |
| Key construction | Not verified | 88 wooden keys |
| Key surface | Synthetic ebony and ivory | Not verified |
| Escapement / let-off | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum polyphony | 256 | 256 |
| Piano sound technology | Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial; VRM; Grand Expression Modeling | Harmonic Imaging XL; SK-EX-L, SK-5, EX, K-60 |
| Speakers | 16 cm with diffuser × 2 | 13 cm × 2 + 8 × 12 cm × 2 |
| Amplification | 30 W × 2 | 50 W × 2 |
| Pedals | Not verified | Grand Feel Pedal System; half-damper, half-soft, sostenuto |
| Bluetooth audio | Yes; regional availability varies | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes; regional availability varies | Yes |
| USB audio interface | Stereo 44.1 kHz / 24-bit interface | Not verified |
| USB MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Line outputs | AUX OUT L/L+R and R | 6.35 mm L/MONO and R |
| Headphones | 2 × standard stereo jacks | 1 × 6.35 mm and 1 × 3.5 mm |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1450 W × 460 D × 927 H (standard finish) | 1425 W × 485 D × 930 H (music rest flat) |
| Weight (kg) | 57 | 66 |
| Apps | Not verified | PianoRemote, PiaBookPlayer |
| Warranty | Not verified | Not verified |