Handi Quilter Amara ST vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen
Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm
Handi Quilter Amara ST and Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen are not direct competitors: different use classes. Handi Quilter Amara ST is the entry-level choice; Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Amara ST
Handi Quilter
F3 · Advanced
|
HQ Sweet Sixteen
Handi Quilter
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Power | — | 300 W |
| Voltage | — | 100 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Throat length | 508 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Throat height | — | 209.55 mm |
| Maximum speed | 2500 spm | 1500 spm |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Optional |
| Stitch regulation location | — | On the table |
| Stitch regulation modes | — | Basting |
| Stitches per inch (minimum) | 4 spi | — |
| Stitches per inch (maximum) | 24 spi | — |
| Bobbin class | Class M | Class M |
| Needle system | — | 134 |
| Low bobbin sensor | — | Yes |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 7 in | — |
| Needle stop position | — | Yes |
| Laser stylus | Included | — |
The differences that matter
- Throat length: Handi Quilter Amara ST 508 mm vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen 406.4 mm
- Maximum speed: Handi Quilter Amara ST 2500 spm vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen 1500 spm
- Stitch regulation: Handi Quilter Amara ST Included · Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen Optional
Which one to choose
Choose Handi Quilter Amara ST if…
you value throat length and maximum speed. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch regulation: optional.
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