Handi Quilter HQ Capri vs Handi Quilter Amara ST
Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm
Handi Quilter HQ Capri and Handi Quilter Amara ST are not direct competitors: different use classes. Handi Quilter Amara ST is the entry-level choice; Handi Quilter HQ Capri offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HQ Capri
Handi Quilter
F5 · Professional
|
Amara ST
Handi Quilter
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~5000–11000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Table dimensions | 32in x 36in | — |
| Throat length | 457.2 mm | 508 mm |
| Throat height | 203.2 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 2200 spm | 2500 spm |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Included |
| Stitch regulation location | On the table | — |
| Stitch regulation modes | Manual | — |
| Stitches per inch (minimum) | 4 spi | 4 spi |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | 22 spi | 24 spi |
| Bobbin class | — | Class M |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 7 in |
| Laser stylus | — | Included |
The differences that matter
- Throat length: Handi Quilter HQ Capri 457.2 mm vs Handi Quilter Amara ST 508 mm
- Maximum speed: Handi Quilter HQ Capri 2200 spm vs Handi Quilter Amara ST 2500 spm
- Stitches per inch (maximum): Handi Quilter HQ Capri 22 spi vs Handi Quilter Amara ST 24 spi
Which one to choose
Choose Handi Quilter Amara ST if…
you value throat length, maximum speed and stitches per inch (maximum). It is the best value for money in its class.
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