Artesia A-61 vs Roland HP-601
| Artesia A-61 | Roland HP-601 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 32 | 288 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 319 |
| Sound engine | — | Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano |
| Speakers | — | 28 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 50 kg |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Progressive Damper Action Pedal (Damper pedal: capable of continuous detection, Soft pedal & Sostenuto pedal: capable of continuous detection) |
| 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 50 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 288).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 319).
- Choose the Roland HP-601 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Roland HP-601. Rows with a highlighted background differ.