Artesia a24 vs Kawai CN35
| Artesia a24 | Kawai CN35 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 324 |
| Sound engine | — | Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX recording |
| Speakers | 30 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 44 kg | 55 kg |
| Released | — | 2014 |
| Release month | — | 8 |
| 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 Artesia a24 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (44 kg vs 55 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN35 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 324).
- Choose the Kawai CN35 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Kawai CN35. Rows with a highlighted background differ.