Artesia a24 vs Yamaha CLP-645
| Artesia a24 | Yamaha CLP-645 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Weighted Hammer Action | NWX (Natural Wood X) keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement |
| Polyphony | — | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 36 |
| Sequencer | — | 16 |
| Sound engine | — | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial, CFX Binaural Sampling |
| Speakers | 30 W | 50 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 44 kg | 60 kg |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| Discontinued | — | 2020 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain | — |
| 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 60 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 36).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 50 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-645 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Yamaha CLP-645. Rows with a highlighted background differ.