Artesia AG-30 vs Kawai CN17
| Artesia AG-30 | Kawai CN17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Natural Balanced Hammer Action Keybed | Responsive Hammer Compact II action; 88 keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Matte key surfaces; Triple sensor hammer detection |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 136 | 15 |
| Sound engine | — | Harmonic Imaging (HI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX recording |
| Speakers | 120 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 77.1 kg | 39 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| 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 CN17 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (77.1 kg vs 39 kg).
- Choose the Artesia AG-30 if you want more variety of built-in voices (136 vs 15).
- Choose the Artesia AG-30 if you practise out loud without an amp (120 W vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Artesia AG-30 · Kawai CN17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.