BERNINA Q 20 vs Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down
Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm
BERNINA Q 20 and Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down are not direct competitors: different use classes. Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down 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
|
Moxie ST 18" Sit-down
Handi Quilter
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~5000–11000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Table dimensions | — | 38×38″ di superficie di quilting |
| Throat length | 508 mm | 457.2 mm |
| Throat height | 279.4 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 2200 spm | 2100 spm |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Included |
| Stitch regulation location | On the machine | On the machine |
| Stitch regulation modes | Manual, Basting | — |
| Stitches per inch (minimum) | 1 spi | — |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | 4 spi | — |
| Bobbin class | Class M | Class M |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | — |
| Computerized system | Included | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Needle stop position | — | Yes |
| Laser stylus | Optional | — |
The differences that matter
- Throat length: BERNINA Q 20 508 mm vs Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down 457.2 mm
- Maximum speed: BERNINA Q 20 2200 spm vs Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down 2100 spm
Which one to choose
Choose BERNINA Q 20 if…
you value throat length and maximum speed. It is the most capable in its class.
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