Artesia A-61 vs Kawai NV5S
| Artesia A-61 | Kawai NV5S | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 90 |
| Sound engine | — | ・ SK-EX Rendering - 88-key multi-channel sampling - SK-EX recording ・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording 256 note maximum polyphony |
| Speakers | — | 130 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 113 kg |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Discontinued | — | 2025 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| 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 113 kg).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 90).
- Choose the Kawai NV5S if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Kawai NV5S. Rows with a highlighted background differ.