Brother ST150HDH vs Janome Continental M8 Professional
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Brother ST150HDH and Janome Continental M8 Professional are not direct competitors: different use classes. Brother ST150HDH is the entry-level choice; Janome Continental M8 Professional offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
ST150HDH
Brother
F2 · Intermediate
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Continental M8 Professional
Janome
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | 5499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 41.3 × 17.8 × 31.7 cm | — |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 17.4 kg |
| Voltage | — | 80 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 4.6 kg | — |
| Machine width | 413 mm | 650 mm |
| Machine height | 317 mm | 371 mm |
| Machine depth | 178 mm | 259 mm |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | — |
| LED lights | — | 9 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminium |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 1300 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 50 | 450 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 5 | 13 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 91 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 162.6 mm | 343 mm |
| Arm workspace height | 104.1 mm | 140 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | 7 |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | Walking foot included |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Display | LCD | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 7 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin, Upper thread |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Included presser feet | 9 | — |
SewingSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (semi-professional tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Best value Semi-professional
Best balance of technical score and price among the 4 sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (semi-professional tier): list price €5499, technical score 100/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Semi-professional
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (semi-professional tier): €5499, as published by the manufacturer.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: Brother ST150HDH 162.6 mm vs Janome Continental M8 Professional 343 mm
- Maximum stitch width: Brother ST150HDH 7 mm vs Janome Continental M8 Professional 9 mm
- Maximum speed: Brother ST150HDH 850 spm vs Janome Continental M8 Professional 1300 spm
- Arm workspace height: Brother ST150HDH 104.1 mm vs Janome Continental M8 Professional 140 mm
- Needle threader: Brother ST150HDH Automatic · Janome Continental M8 Professional Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Brother ST150HDH if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic; display: lCD.
Choose Janome Continental M8 Professional if…
you value space to the right of the needle, maximum stitch width and maximum speed. It is the most capable in its class.
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