Janome HD718 vs Singer Heavy Duty 4432
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Janome HD718 is ahead on maximum stitch width; beyond that the two differ in stitch types and needle threader, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Janome HD718 ranks #2 of 14, Singer Heavy Duty 4432 #3.
| Parameter |
HD718
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
|
Heavy Duty 4432
Singer
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~90–200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 8.5 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Power supply | — | 110-120 V |
| Power consumption | — | 84 W |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Dials |
| Maximum speed | — | 1100 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 18 | 32 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 6.5 mm | 6 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | — |
| Needle positions | — | 3 |
| Hook type | Horizontal rotary | — |
| Feed dog pieces | 5 | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Automatic |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | Manual | — |
| Independent bobbin winder | No | — |
| Included presser feet | 7 | — |
| Presser foot attachment | Low shank, snap-on | — |
SewingSpecs Awards
Janome HD718
Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Mechanical category (intermediate tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Singer Heavy Duty 4432
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: Janome HD718 6.5 mm vs Singer Heavy Duty 4432 6 mm — Janome HD718 wins (+8%)
- Stitch types: Janome HD718 Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch · Singer Heavy Duty 4432 Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch
- Needle threader: Janome HD718 Built-in · Singer Heavy Duty 4432 Automatic
Which one to choose
Choose Singer Heavy Duty 4432 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic.
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