Artesia Performer vs Kawai CA401
| Artesia Performer | Kawai CA401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Soft Touch Spring Tension Action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | — | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 12 | 19 |
| Speakers | 15 W | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 57.5 kg |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| Release month | — | 4 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | 1 (included sustain pedal) | — |
| Touch Sensitivity | 5 Levels + Fixed | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia Performer if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.6 kg vs 57.5 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want more variety of built-in voices (12 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you practise out loud without an amp (15 W vs 40 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA401 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia Performer · Kawai CA401. Rows with a highlighted background differ.