Brother ST150HDH vs Juki HZL-F300
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Two machines in the same class, both with an automatic needle threader. The difference that counts is physical: the Brother weighs 4.6 kg and is 17.8 cm deep, the Juki 9.8 kg and 29 cm. Speeds, weights and dimensions are manufacturer-declared values.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 41.3 × 17.8 × 31.7 cm | 44.5 × 29 × 21 cm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 4.6 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Machine width | 413 mm | 445 mm |
| Machine height | 317 mm | 210 mm |
| Machine depth | 178 mm | 290 mm |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | — |
| LED lights | — | 1 |
| Stitch selection | — | Buttons |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 900 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 50 | 106 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 5 | 16 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | — |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 162.6 mm | — |
| Arm workspace height | 104.1 mm | — |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Included presser feet | 9 | — |
The differences that matter
- 4.6 kg vs 9.8 kg → what it weighs to get out and put away
- 17.8 vs 29 cm deep → how much table it takes
- 50 vs 106 stitches and 5 vs 16 buttonhole types → the Juki gives far more choice without changing machine
- Automatic thread cutter on the Juki → no scissors at the end of a seam
Which one to choose
Choose Brother ST150HDH if…
space is tight and the machine moves often: a 41.3 × 17.8 cm footprint and 4.6 kg. You make do with 50 stitches, 5 buttonhole types and 850 spm.
Choose Juki HZL-F300 if…
you sew often and on varied projects: 106 stitches, 16 buttonhole types, 900 spm and automatic thread cutting. The cost is 9.8 kg and a 44.5 × 29 cm footprint.
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