Brother ST150HDH vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Same declared speed (850 spm) and same maximum stitch width (7 mm): the difference lies in repertoire and in how much the machine decides by itself. The Singer has 600 stitches against 50, automatic thread tension and automatic thread cutting.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 41.3 × 17.8 × 31.7 cm | — |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 4.6 kg | — |
| Machine width | 413 mm | — |
| Machine height | 317 mm | — |
| Machine depth | 178 mm | — |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | 110-120 V |
| Power consumption | — | 55 W |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 850 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 50 | 600 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 5 | 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 | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | — |
| Needle positions | — | 25 |
| 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 | Walking foot included |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Included presser feet | 9 | — |
The differences that matter
- 50 vs 600 stitches → the Singer's repertoire is on another scale
- 5 vs 13 buttonhole types → the Singer covers more buttonhole variants
- Automatic thread tension on the Singer → fewer manual adjustments when fabric or thread changes
- Automatic vs semi-automatic needle threader → on the Brother the needle is threaded without the manual step
Which one to choose
Choose Brother ST150HDH if…
you need a few well-known stitches: straight, zigzag, buttonhole. You get 50 stitches, 5 buttonhole types and the automatic needle threader; you give up the 25 needle positions and the thread cutter the Singer declares.
Choose Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 if…
you switch between kinds of work often: 600 stitches, 13 buttonhole types, 25 needle positions, automatic tension and thread cutting, a metal frame. The needle threader is semi-automatic, so threading the needle is still partly manual.
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