| Feature | Kawai RX-2 | Kawai GX-2 | |---------|------------|-------------| | Length | 5'10" (178 cm) | 5'11" (180 cm) – slightly longer | | Width | 60" (152 cm) | 60" (152 cm) | | Weight | ~680 lbs (308 kg) | ~705 lbs (320 kg) – heavier | | Keys | NEOTEX (later models) / Acrylic (early) | NEOTEX (improved) | | Finish | Polyester satin/gloss | Polyester satin/gloss | | Year range | ~1998–2012 | 2012–present |
To understand the difference, we have to look at the lineage.
There is one final, crucial variable: