Artesia A-61 vs Kawai CA59
| Artesia A-61 | Kawai CA59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Grand Feel Compact action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 44 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling |
| Speakers | — | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 66 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 66 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 44).
- Choose the Kawai CA59 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Kawai CA59. Rows with a highlighted background differ.