Handi Quilter HQ Capri vs Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa ST
Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm
Handi Quilter HQ Capri and Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa ST are not direct competitors: different use classes. Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa 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
|
Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa ST
Janome
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Category specs | ||
| Table dimensions | 32in x 36in | Electronic Lift Table 38"x38" |
| 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 | — |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | 22 spi | — |
| Bobbin class | — | Class M |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | 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 Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa ST 508 mm
- Maximum speed: Handi Quilter HQ Capri 2200 spm vs Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa ST 2500 spm
Which one to choose
Choose Janome Quilt Maker Pro 20 Versa ST if…
you value throat length and maximum speed. It is the most capable in its class.
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