Artesia A-61 vs Kawai CA49
| Artesia A-61 | Kawai CA49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Grand Feel Compact action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 32 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | — | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 58 kg |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Discontinued | — | 2023 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | — |
| 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 58 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CA49 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Kawai CA49. Rows with a highlighted background differ.