Artesia A-61 vs Roland HP-704
| Artesia A-61 | Roland HP-704 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 384 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 324 |
| Sound engine | — | Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling |
| Speakers | — | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 59.5 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| 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: capable of continuous detection, 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 59.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-704 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 384).
- Choose the Roland HP-704 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 324).
- Choose the Roland HP-704 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Roland HP-704. Rows with a highlighted background differ.