Artesia A-61 vs Kawai CN17
| Artesia A-61 | Kawai CN17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Responsive Hammer Compact II action; 88 keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Matte key surfaces; Triple sensor hammer detection |
| Polyphony | 32 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 15 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging (HI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX recording |
| Speakers | — | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 39 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto |
| 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 39 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 15).
- Choose the Kawai CN17 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Kawai CN17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.