Pfaff performance icon vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Pfaff performance icon and Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11×). Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff performance icon offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
performance icon
Pfaff
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Quantum Stylist 9960
Singer
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 60 × 22 × 35 cm | — |
| Weight | 15.5 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 15.5 kg | — |
| Machine width | 600 mm | — |
| Machine height | 350 mm | — |
| Machine depth | 220 mm | — |
| Power supply | — | 110-120 V |
| Power consumption | — | 55 W |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Maximum speed | 1050 spm | 850 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 522 | 600 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 13 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | — |
| Needle positions | — | 25 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 310 mm | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | Walking foot included |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes | — |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | LCD |
| Display size | 10.1 in | — |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, App | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: Pfaff performance icon 9 mm vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 7 mm
- Maximum speed: Pfaff performance icon 1050 spm vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 850 spm
- Dual feed / walking foot system: Pfaff performance icon Integrated in the machine · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Walking foot included
- Needle threader: Pfaff performance icon Automatic · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Semi-automatic
- Display: Pfaff performance icon Colour touchscreen · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 LCD
Which one to choose
Choose Pfaff performance icon if…
you value maximum stitch width and maximum speed.
Choose Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 if…
you prefer this set-up — dual feed / walking foot system: walking foot included; needle threader: semi-automatic; display: lCD.
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