Kawai CX202 Digital Piano: The New Standard for Home Practice
The Kawai CX202 is the successor to the award-winning KDP120, bringing professional-grade touch and tone into a compact, elegant home instrument. While it retains the slim profile that made its predecessor a favourite, the CX202 has been completely re-engineered under the hood.
With a significantly upgraded 3-sensor keyboard action and a more powerful 40W speaker system, it offers a level of expression and acoustic realism typically reserved for mid-range models. Whether you are a beginner looking for a "future-proof" first piano or an experienced player needing a space-saving practice instrument, the CX202 delivers a remarkably authentic grand piano experience.
Key Differences: CX202 vs KDP120
| Feature | Kawai KDP120 (Discontinued) | Kawai CX202 (New Model) |
| Keyboard Action | Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) | Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) |
| Hammer Sensing | 2-Sensor System | 3-Sensor System (Superior expression) |
| Bluetooth | MIDI only | Bluetooth Audio & MIDI |
| User Interface | Button/Key combinations | Discreet OLED Display |
| Sound Selection | 15 Internal Voices | 17 Internal Voices |
Product Highlights
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Authentic Touch: The RHCII action uses graded hammers to replicate the heavier bass and lighter treble of an acoustic grand. The new 3-sensor system allows for rapid note repetition and smoother legato playing.
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Concert Grand Tone: Features the world-renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano samples, meticulously recorded across all 88 keys.
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Total Connectivity: Stream music from your phone or tablet directly through the piano's speakers via Bluetooth Audio, or connect to learning apps like PianoRemote using Bluetooth MIDI.
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Modern Interface: A new, easy-to-read OLED display replaces the old "blind" button combinations, making it simple to change sounds, adjust the metronome, or start a recording.
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Immersive Headphone Experience: Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the piano when playing silently, reducing ear fatigue during long practice sessions.
Full Technical Specifications
Keyboard & Action
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Action: Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII)
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Keys: 88 weighted keys with matte surfaces
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Sensing: Triple-sensor hammer detection
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Weighting: Grade-weighted hammers
Sound Engine
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Sound Source: Harmonic Imaging (HI), 88-key stereo sampling
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Internal Sounds: 17 voices (including SK-EX Concert Grand models)
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Polyphony: 192 notes (maximum)
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Reverb: 6 types (Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral)
Features & Functions
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth Audio (Ver 5.2) and Bluetooth MIDI (Ver 4.2)
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App Support: PianoRemote (iOS/Android), PiaBookPlayer
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Lesson Function: 5 built-in lesson books (Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer)
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Recorder: 3-song internal recorder (approx. 10,000 note capacity)
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Other: Dual Mode, Split Mode, Four Hands Mode, Transpose, Metronome
Hardware & Connectivity
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Speakers: 12 cm x 2
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Output Power: 40 W (20 W x 2)
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Jacks: 2 x Headphones (1/4" and 3.5mm), USB-to-Host (MIDI)
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Pedals: Grand Feel Pedal System (Damper with half-pedal, Soft, Sostenuto)
Dimensions & Finish
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Dimensions: 136.5 (W) x 40.5 (D) x 85.5 (H) cm
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Weight: 37 kg
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Finishes: Premium Satin Black, Premium Rosewood, Premium Satin White