Handi Quilter HQ Capri vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen
Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm
Handi Quilter HQ Capri is ahead on maximum speed; beyond that the two differ in stitch regulation and stitch regulation modes, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Handi Quilter HQ Capri ranks #2 of 3, Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen #3.
| Parameter |
HQ Capri
Handi Quilter
F5 · Professional
|
HQ Sweet Sixteen
Handi Quilter
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F5 — Professional |
| Universal specs | ||
| Power | — | 300 W |
| Voltage | — | 100 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Table dimensions | 32in x 36in | — |
| Throat length | 457.2 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Throat height | 203.2 mm | 209.55 mm |
| Maximum speed | 2200 spm | 1500 spm |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Optional |
| Stitch regulation location | On the table | On the table |
| Stitch regulation modes | Manual | Basting |
| Stitches per inch (minimum) | 4 spi | — |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | 22 spi | — |
| Bobbin class | — | Class M |
| Needle system | — | 134 |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Needle stop position | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Maximum speed: Handi Quilter HQ Capri 2200 spm vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen 1500 spm — Handi Quilter HQ Capri wins (+47%)
- Throat length: Handi Quilter HQ Capri 457.2 mm vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen 406.4 mm — Handi Quilter HQ Capri wins (+13%)
- Stitch regulation: Handi Quilter HQ Capri Included · Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen Optional
- Stitch regulation modes: Handi Quilter HQ Capri Manual · Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen Basting
Which one to choose
Choose Handi Quilter HQ Capri if…
you value maximum speed and throat length.
Choose Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch regulation: optional.
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