Artesia A-61 vs Casio AP-550
| Artesia A-61 | Casio AP-550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | 88 keys; Touch Response function: 5 sensitivity settings, Off |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 26 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 49.5 kg |
| USB to host | — | yes (USB ports Type A, Type B) |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Damper (continuously variable), Sostenuto (Off, On), Soft |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 49.5 kg).
- Choose the Casio AP-550 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the Casio AP-550 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 26).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Casio AP-550. Rows with a highlighted background differ.