Artesia a24 vs Yamaha YDP-163
| Artesia a24 | Yamaha YDP-163 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Weighted Hammer Action | GH3 keyboard with synthetic ivory key tops |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 10 |
| Sequencer | — | 2 |
| Sound engine | — | Pure CF Sound Engine |
| Speakers | 30 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 44 kg | 42 kg |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| 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 Yamaha YDP-163 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (44 kg vs 42 kg).
- Choose the Artesia a24 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 10).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-163 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Yamaha YDP-163. Rows with a highlighted background differ.