Artesia a24 vs Yamaha CSP-255
| Artesia a24 | Yamaha CSP-255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Weighted Hammer Action | GrandTouch-S™ Keyboard: synthetic, ebony and ivory key tops, escapement |
| Polyphony | — | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 772 |
| Sequencer | — | 16 |
| Sound engine | — | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial |
| Speakers | 30 W | 80 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 44 kg | 58 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| 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 58 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CSP-255 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 772).
- Choose the Yamaha CSP-255 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 80 W).
- Choose the Yamaha CSP-255 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Yamaha CSP-255. Rows with a highlighted background differ.