BERNINA Q 20 vs Handi Quilter Amara ST
Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm
BERNINA Q 20 and Handi Quilter Amara ST are not direct competitors: different use classes. Handi Quilter Amara ST is the entry-level choice; BERNINA Q 20 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Q 20
Bernina
F5 · Professional
|
Amara ST
Handi Quilter
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~5000–11000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Throat length | 508 mm | 508 mm |
| Throat height | 279.4 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 2200 spm | 2500 spm |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Included |
| Stitch regulation location | On the machine | — |
| Stitch regulation modes | Manual, Basting | — |
| Stitches per inch (minimum) | 1 spi | 4 spi |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | 4 spi | 24 spi |
| Bobbin class | Class M | Class M |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | — |
| Computerized system | Included | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 7 in |
| Laser stylus | Optional | Included |
The differences that matter
- Stitches per inch (maximum): BERNINA Q 20 4 spi vs Handi Quilter Amara ST 24 spi
- Maximum speed: BERNINA Q 20 2200 spm vs Handi Quilter Amara ST 2500 spm
- Laser stylus: BERNINA Q 20 Optional · Handi Quilter Amara ST Included
Which one to choose
Choose BERNINA Q 20 if…
you prefer this set-up — laser stylus: optional.
Choose Handi Quilter Amara ST if…
you value stitches per inch (maximum) and maximum speed. It is the best value for money in its class.
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