There is one final, crucial variable:

Because the RX-2 is discontinued, it is exclusively available on the used market. The GX-2 can be purchased brand new or as a lightly used modern instrument. Kawai RX-2 (Discontinued 2013) Kawai GX-2 (Current Model) Used / Pre-owned market only New and Pre-owned market Action

| Component | RX-2 | GX-2 | |-----------|------|------| | | Hard maple laminate | Hard maple laminate (thicker) | | Back posts | 3 posts | 3 posts, wider spacing | | Plate | Conventional sand-cast | V-pro plate (improved string bearing stability) | | Keybed | Plywood | Laminated hardwood + brace | | Pedal box | Metal | Reinforced metal (less flex) | | Lid prop | 2 positions | 3 positions (adds practice height) |

Play both for an hour. Bring a technician. Trust your ears and your hands. Then buy whichever one makes you forget to check the time.

While both use Millennium III action, the

The GX-2 usually sounds bigger and older (in a good way) than its years suggest. It feels more like a small concert grand. The RX-2 is brilliant and clear, but the GX-2 wins on warmth and complexity.

Features an upgraded version of the Millennium III action. Kawai lengthened the overall key stick on the GX series. By extending the pivot point further back, the player gains greater leverage. This makes playing deep between the black keys significantly easier and provides more precise control over pianissimo (very soft) dynamics. Cabinet and Structural Integrity: The "Blak" Upgrades

Kawai Rx2 Vs Gx2 Jun 2026

There is one final, crucial variable:

Because the RX-2 is discontinued, it is exclusively available on the used market. The GX-2 can be purchased brand new or as a lightly used modern instrument. Kawai RX-2 (Discontinued 2013) Kawai GX-2 (Current Model) Used / Pre-owned market only New and Pre-owned market Action kawai rx2 vs gx2

| Component | RX-2 | GX-2 | |-----------|------|------| | | Hard maple laminate | Hard maple laminate (thicker) | | Back posts | 3 posts | 3 posts, wider spacing | | Plate | Conventional sand-cast | V-pro plate (improved string bearing stability) | | Keybed | Plywood | Laminated hardwood + brace | | Pedal box | Metal | Reinforced metal (less flex) | | Lid prop | 2 positions | 3 positions (adds practice height) | There is one final, crucial variable: Because the

Play both for an hour. Bring a technician. Trust your ears and your hands. Then buy whichever one makes you forget to check the time. Bring a technician

While both use Millennium III action, the

The GX-2 usually sounds bigger and older (in a good way) than its years suggest. It feels more like a small concert grand. The RX-2 is brilliant and clear, but the GX-2 wins on warmth and complexity.

Features an upgraded version of the Millennium III action. Kawai lengthened the overall key stick on the GX series. By extending the pivot point further back, the player gains greater leverage. This makes playing deep between the black keys significantly easier and provides more precise control over pianissimo (very soft) dynamics. Cabinet and Structural Integrity: The "Blak" Upgrades