Janome HD718 vs Singer Start 1304
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Janome HD718 and Singer Start 1304 differ in stitch types: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer.
| Parameter |
HD718
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
|
Start 1304
Singer
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~90–200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 8.5 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Stitch selection | Dials | Dials |
| Built-in stitches | 18 | 57 |
| Buttonhole type | — | Four-step |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 6.5 mm | — |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | — |
| Hook type | Horizontal rotary | — |
| Feed dog pieces | 5 | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | — |
| Needle threader | Built-in | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | Manual | — |
| Independent bobbin winder | No | — |
| Included presser feet | 7 | 3 |
| 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 Start 1304
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Stitch types: Janome HD718 Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch · Singer Start 1304 Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch
Which one to choose
Choose Janome HD718 if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch types: straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch.
Choose Singer Start 1304 if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch types: straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch.
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