| Feature | Kawai RX-2 | Kawai GX-2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 5'11" (180 cm) | 5'11" (180 cm) | | Width | 60" (152 cm) | 60" (152 cm) | | Weight | ~705 lbs (320 kg) | ~716 lbs (325 kg) | | Action | Millennium III (ABS-Carbon) | Millennium III (Improved Geometry) | | Hammers | All-underfelted (Mahogany core) | All-underfelted (Softer, more graduated) | | Rim Construction | Hardrock maple (laminated) | Hardrock maple + Alder (softer inner rim) | | Duplex Scaling | Front & rear duplex | Advanced "EX-style" duplex with adjustable aliquot bars | | Key Surfaces | Acrylic/Phenol resin (standard) | Acrylic/Phenol resin ( Neotex optional) | | Music Desk | Standard wire music rack | Solid wood, EX concert-style desk | | Available Finishes | Polished Ebony, Satin Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut | Polished Ebony, Satin Ebony, Mahogany, White, Rosewood | | Production Years | ~1996 – 2012 | 2012 – Present |
When you sit down at a GX-2 after playing an RX-2, the difference is not immediately obvious. But after 30 minutes of playing, you will feel it in your fingers and hear it in the air: the GX-2 sings with a freer, more colorful voice. kawai rx2 vs gx2
Because the tonal characteristics are very similar (both are generally considered warm and expressive), the decision often comes down to the action refinement in the GX-2, the structural upgrades, or price. | Feature | Kawai RX-2 | Kawai GX-2
As the GX-2 is the current model, used RX-2s often provide excellent value. However, the GX-2’s improvements in action and cabinet structural integrity offer a tangible performance boost. As the GX-2 is the current model, used
When pianists begin searching for a premium, professional-grade grand piano that fits comfortably in a home studio or small recital hall, two names from Kawai’s storied lineup inevitably rise to the top: the and the GX-2 .