Artesia a24 vs Kawai CA97
| Artesia a24 | Kawai CA97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Weighted Hammer Action | Grand Feel II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Ebony Touch black key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; 88-key Graded counterweights |
| Polyphony | — | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 80 |
| Speakers | 30 W | 135 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 44 kg | 85 kg |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto |
| Touch Sensitivity | Normal, Low, High + Fixed | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia a24 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (44 kg vs 85 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 80).
- Choose the Kawai CA97 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 135 W).
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Kawai CA97. Rows with a highlighted background differ.