Artesia A-61 vs Roland HPi-5
| Artesia A-61 | Roland HPi-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 32 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 421 |
| Speakers | — | 60 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 67 kg |
| Released | — | 2005 |
| 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 67 kg).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland HPi-5 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 421).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Roland HPi-5. Rows with a highlighted background differ.