Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen

Technical comparison · Sit-down long-arm

In brief

Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down and Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen are not direct competitors: different use classes. Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down 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
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F5 — Professional
Price
Price ~5000–11000 € —
Universal specs
Power — 300 W
Voltage — 100 V
Category specs
Table dimensions 38×38″ di superficie di quilting —
Throat length 457.2 mm 406.4 mm
Throat height — 209.55 mm
Maximum speed 2100 spm 1500 spm
Stitch regulation Included Optional
Stitch regulation location On the machine On the table
Stitch regulation modes — Basting
Bobbin class Class M Class M
Needle system — 134
Low bobbin sensor — Yes
Display Colour touchscreen Colour touchscreen
Needle stop position Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Maximum speed: Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down 2100 spm vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen 1500 spm
  • Throat length: Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down 457.2 mm vs Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen 406.4 mm
  • Stitch regulation: Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down Included · Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen Optional
  • Stitch regulation location: Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down On the machine · Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen On the table

Which one to choose

Choose Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down if…

you value maximum speed and throat length.

See the Handi Quilter Moxie ST 18" Sit-down sheet →

Choose Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen if…

you prefer this set-up — stitch regulation: optional; stitch regulation location: on the table.

See the Handi Quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen sheet →

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