Artesia A-61 vs Korg SP-170DX
| Artesia A-61 | Korg SP-170DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | 88 notes (A0-C8), Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) |
| Polyphony | 32 | 120 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 10 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 22 kg |
| Released | — | 2014 |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Damper (half-pedaling supported), Soft (half-pedaling supported), Sostenuto (half-pedaling supported) |
| 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 22 kg).
- Choose the Korg SP-170DX if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 120).
- Choose the Korg SP-170DX if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 10).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Korg SP-170DX. Rows with a highlighted background differ.