Janome 1600P-QC vs Juki TL-2000Qi
Technical comparison · Semi-professional straight stitch
Janome 1600P-QC and Juki TL-2000Qi sit in the same category (semi-professional straight stitch). Janome 1600P-QC is ahead on: maximum speed. Juki TL-2000Qi is ahead on: arm workspace height. On the category's technical index, Janome 1600P-QC ranks #3 of 5, Juki TL-2000Qi #4.
| Parameter |
1600P-QC
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
|
TL-2000Qi
Juki
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 49.8 × 17.8 × 32.3 cm | 45.2 × 21.9 × 35 cm |
| Weight | 14.1 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 14.1 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Minimum speed | — | 55 spm |
| Machine width | 498 mm | 452 mm |
| Machine height | 323 mm | 350 mm |
| Needle system | HLx5 | 130/705 H, HLx5 |
| Auxiliary table dimensions | — | 590 x 335 mm |
| Machine depth | 178 mm | 219 mm |
| Maximum speed | 1600 spm | 1500 spm |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch length | 6 mm | 6 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | 223.5 mm | 215 mm |
| Arm workspace height | 139.7 mm | 150 mm |
| Hook type | Rotary (type not stated) | — |
| Feed dog pieces | 3 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | Manual | — |
| Independent bobbin winder | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum speed: Janome 1600P-QC 1600 spm vs Juki TL-2000Qi 1500 spm
- Arm workspace height: Janome 1600P-QC 139.7 mm vs Juki TL-2000Qi 150 mm
- Needle system: Janome 1600P-QC HLx5 · Juki TL-2000Qi 130/705 H, HLx5
- Needle threader: Janome 1600P-QC Built-in · Juki TL-2000Qi Automatic
Which one to choose
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