Artesia AG-30 vs Kawai CA17
| Artesia AG-30 | Kawai CA17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Natural Balanced Hammer Action Keybed | RM3 Grand II action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 136 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording |
| Speakers | 120 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 77.1 kg | 59 kg |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | 3 | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto |
| Rhythms | 99 | — |
| Touch Sensitivity | 5 Levels, Fixed | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kawai CA17 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (77.1 kg vs 59 kg).
- Choose the Artesia AG-30 if you want more variety of built-in voices (136 vs 19).
- Choose the Artesia AG-30 if you practise out loud without an amp (120 W vs 40 W).
- Choose the Artesia AG-30 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia AG-30 · Kawai CA17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.