Brother CP100X vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Brother CP100X and Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Brother CP100X is the entry-level choice; Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Brother CP100X CP100X Brother F1 · Entry
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price ~200–450 € ~450–1000 €
Category specs
Power supply — 110-120 V
Power consumption — 55 W
Frame material — Metal
Maximum speed — 850 spm
Built-in stitches 100 600
Buttonhole type One-step One-step
Buttonhole styles 8 13
Stitch types — Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag
Maximum stitch width — 7 mm
Needle positions — 25
Drop feed Yes Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system Walking foot included Walking foot included
Needle threader Automatic Semi-automatic
Automatic thread cutter — Yes
Knee lifter No —
Free arm — Yes
Thread tension — Automatic
Display LCD LCD
Included presser feet 10 —

The differences that matter

  • Needle threader: Brother CP100X Automatic · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Semi-automatic

Which one to choose

Choose Brother CP100X if…

It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Brother CP100X sheet →

Choose Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 if…

you prefer this set-up — needle threader: semi-automatic.

See the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 sheet →

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