Brother PQ1500SL vs Janome 3160QDC

Brother PQ1500SL

Brother PQ1500SL review

Apr 29, 2020

The Brother PQ1500SL high-speed quilting and sewing machine is an electronic device offered for a mid-range price. It’s designed in such a way so you have enough space to work, being universal ...

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Janome 3160QDC

Janome 3160QDC review

Sep 09, 2021

Quilters, novice sewists, and anybody looking for a portable yet multipurpose machine would like the Janome 3160QDC. It isn't a cheap option, but the extensive accessory set and wide range of functio...

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Product

Brother PQ1500SL
Janome 3160QDC

Model

PQ1500SL
3160QDC

Brand

Brother
Janome

Rating

4.4 of 5
0

Reviews

368
0

Features

Type

Electronic
Electronic

Noise level, db

Drop feed

Work light

Cover

hard cover
hard cover

Functions

Utility stitch

Reverse

Free arm

Quilting stitch

Heirloom stitch functions

Needle

Number of needles

1
1

Positions

3
15

Twin needle capability

Threading system

Needle threading system

automatic
automatic

Thread sensors

Automatic thread cutter

Sewing

Stitch length, inches/mm

0.19/5
0.20/5

Stitch width, inches/mm

0.27/7
0.28/7

Speed control

Max. stitches per minute

1500
820

Sideways sewing

Pivot function

Stitch attributes

Built-in stitches

1
60

Mirror

Multi-directional

Side cutter

Satin stitch regulator

Connections

Memory cards

USB

Patterns

Number of patterns

60

Pattern rotating increments, degrees

has not
has not

Display

Built-in display

Type

LCD
LCD

Touch screen

On-screen editing

On-screen help

Size, inches/mm

2.7 x 1.4/68.58 x 35.5

Dimensions

Product size, inches/mm

7.9 x 12.6 x 19.3/200 x 320 x 490
19.8 x 12 x 16/502.9 x 304.8 x 406.4

Product weigth, pounds/kg

33.4/15
20.2/9.2

Sewing machines Comparisono comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 10.7
  • 5.9
  • 10.7Brother PQ1500SL
  • 5.9Janome 3160QDC

The Brother PQ1500SL is better sewing machine in this comparison. Check Brother PQ1500SL price