APQS Millie vs Handi Quilter HQ Amara 20
Technical comparison · Frame-mounted long-arm
APQS Millie is the most capable in its class. APQS Millie is ahead on throat length; beyond that the two differ in bobbin class, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, APQS Millie ranks #1 of 4, Handi Quilter HQ Amara 20 #4.
| Parameter |
Millie
APQS
F5 · Professional
|
HQ Amara 20
Handi Quilter
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | ~11000–25000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 20.8 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Throat length | 660.4 mm | 508 mm |
| Throat height | 266.7 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 3500 spm | 2500 spm |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Included |
| Stitch regulation location | On the machine | On the machine |
| Stitch regulation modes | Manual, Cruise (constant speed) | — |
| Stitches per inch (minimum) | — | 4 spi |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | — | 24 spi |
| Bobbin class | Class L | Class M |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | — |
| Thread break sensor | Yes | — |
| Computerized system | Optional | Optional |
| Display | — | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 7 in |
| Needle stop position | Yes | — |
| Laser stylus | Included | Included |
| Motor and drive | — | Servo motor |
The differences that matter
- Throat length: APQS Millie 660.4 mm vs Handi Quilter HQ Amara 20 508 mm — APQS Millie wins (+30%)
- Maximum speed: APQS Millie 3500 spm vs Handi Quilter HQ Amara 20 2500 spm — APQS Millie wins (+40%)
- Bobbin class: APQS Millie Class L · Handi Quilter HQ Amara 20 Class M
Which one to choose
Choose APQS Millie if…
you value throat length and maximum speed. It is the most capable in its class.
Choose Handi Quilter HQ Amara 20 if…
you prefer this set-up — bobbin class: class M.
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