Artesia a24 vs Kawai CN27
| Artesia a24 | Kawai CN27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Weighted Hammer Action | Responsive Hammer III action; 88 keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 19 |
| Speakers | 30 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 44 kg | 43 kg |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| 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 Kawai CN27 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (44 kg vs 43 kg).
- Choose the Artesia a24 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CN27 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 40 W).
- Choose the Kawai CN27 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Kawai CN27. Rows with a highlighted background differ.