Roland and Kawai are both prestigious brands specializing in creating pianos. With today’s technological evolution, a new standard has been made in the value and performance of pianos. The combination of digital and grand would surely entice you in playing the piano more. In this article, we will talk about the differences between the Roland HP702 and Kawai CN39.
Roland HP702
The HP702 brings elegance and excellent piano performance into your house at an accessible price. Stream music and app audio wirelessly through Bluetooth, or use the inbuilt lessons to enhance your playing abilities. Whatever the musical situation, the HP702 provides a superb piano experience.
Pros of HP702
- Includes a large and versatile collection of non-piano sounds such as organ, electric piano, and strings.
- Connect your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth® and practice with audio from apps routed through the piano’s speaker system.
- Authentic acoustic tone from Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling technology.
- Headphones 3D Ambience for an immersive and realistic playing experience when practicing with headphones.
Kawai CN39
Kawai’s newest CN series digital pianos include a stunning grand piano sound and a full-sized keyboard. The Kawai CN39 also includes a variety of inspirational features that are appropriate for everyone in the family, as well as appealing cabinet designs that will complement any environment.
Pros of CN39
- Updated control panel layout with modern OLED graphic display.
- Updated Virtual Technician “Smart Mode” presets.
- Ivory Touch key surfaces, let-off, triple sensor, counterweights.
- Progressive Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology w/88-Note piano sampling.
- Bluetooth Audio functionality for wireless audio playback.
| Roland HP702 | Kawai CN39 | |
| INPUTS | Progressive Damper Action Pedal (Damper pedal: capable of continuous detection, Soft pedal: capable of continuous detection/function assignable, Sostenuto pedal: function assignable) | • Sustain (with half-pedal support) • Soft • Sostenuto |
| OUTPUTS | ||
| CONTROLS | • Key Touch: 100 types, fixed touch • Hammer Response: 10 types • 415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz) • 10 types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic), selectable temperament key | • Dual • Split • Four Hands • Transpose • Tuning • Registration • Startup Setting 88 keys • Grade-weighted hammers • Ivory Touch white key surfaces • Let-off simulation • Triple sensor key detection • Counterweights |
| CONNECTION TYPE | • DC In jack • Input jacks: Stereo miniature phone type • Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type • USB Computer port: USB B type • USB Memory port: USB A type • Phones jack x 2: Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type | • Headphone 1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ Stereo jacks • MIDI MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, Bluetooth® MIDI * • Line Out 1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced] • Line In 1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced] • USB to Host • USB to Device |
| MONITORING | ||
| COMPATIBILITY | • Windows • Mac • Android | Mac |
| SIZE | • Height: 1,067 mm42-1/16 inches • Width: 1,377 mm54-1/4 inches • Depth: 468 mm18-7/16 inches | • Width: 57″ (144.5 cm) • Depth: 17 1/3″ (43.5 cm) • Height: 33 2/3″ (88 cm) (not including music rest) |
| WEIGHT | 54.4 kg119 lbs 15 oz | 119 lbs (54 kg) |
| INCLUDED APPS | • Virtual Technician app (iPad) • Sound Museum app (iPhone/iPad) | • Piano Every Day • Piano Designer |
| WARRANTY | 10-Year Manufacturer Warranty | 5-Year Warranty |
Comparison
Undoubtedly, both products excelled at sound quality and design. Additionally, these pianos have more to offer than just their looks. With guides, features, different sounds, you’ll surely enjoy your experience playing these types of piano. There’s not much difference between them as both offer incredible performance. So, if you’re looking for an addition to your music studio, check out these two products from Kawai and Roland.
