Bernina Q 16 Longarm Quilting Machine vs Q'nique 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine

Both are 16-inch sit-down longarm machines aimed at quilters moving up from a domestic machine. The Bernina Q 16 is the more refined machine: digital numeric thread tension, a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, KickStart quilting without a foot control, and a reputation among owners for beautiful, consistent stitches. The Q'nique 16X Elite counters with a larger 7-inch touchscreen, on-screen help, a patented Edge Warning system, an automatic bobbin winder with fill sensors, and repositionable hopping foot. Choose Bernina for stitch quality and tension control; choose Q'nique for a bigger screen, more guidance, and a lower step-up point.

• Choose the Bernina Q 16 if stitch quality, precise digital thread tension, and a machine that owners say sews beautifully matter more to you than screen size.
• Choose the Q'nique 16X Elite if you want a large 7-inch touchscreen with on-screen help, an automatic bobbin winder, and an Edge Warning system to keep quilting inside the frame.