Artesia a24 vs Yamaha YDP-181
| Artesia a24 | Yamaha YDP-181 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Graded Weighted Hammer Action | Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard |
| Polyphony | — | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 32 | 14 |
| Sequencer | — | 2 |
| Sound engine | — | AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling |
| Speakers | 30 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 44 kg | 50 kg |
| Released | — | 2013 |
| 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 50 kg).
- Choose the Artesia a24 if you want more variety of built-in voices (32 vs 14).
- Choose the Yamaha YDP-181 if you practise out loud without an amp (30 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Artesia a24 · Yamaha YDP-181. Rows with a highlighted background differ.