Pfaff quilt expression 720 vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Pfaff quilt expression 720 and Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11×). Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
quilt expression 720
Pfaff
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Quantum Stylist 9960
Singer
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Power supply | — | 110-120 V |
| Power consumption | — | 55 W |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | 1050 spm | 850 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 428 | 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 | 6 mm | — |
| Needle positions | — | 25 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 250 mm | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | Walking foot included |
| Needle threader | Built-in | 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 | 3.5 in | — |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: Pfaff quilt expression 720 9 mm vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 7 mm
- Maximum speed: Pfaff quilt expression 720 1050 spm vs Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 850 spm
- Dual feed / walking foot system: Pfaff quilt expression 720 Integrated in the machine · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Walking foot included
- Needle threader: Pfaff quilt expression 720 Built-in · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Semi-automatic
- Display: Pfaff quilt expression 720 Colour touchscreen · Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 LCD
Which one to choose
Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 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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