Artesia A-61 vs Yamaha CLP-725
| Artesia A-61 | Yamaha CLP-725 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | GrandTouch-S keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 10 |
| Sound engine | — | Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial sampling with Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) |
| Speakers | — | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 43 kg |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Release month | — | 7 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| 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 43 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-725 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-725 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 10).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Yamaha CLP-725. Rows with a highlighted background differ.