Janome 3160QDC-G vs Janome XR9550 Sewing and Quilting Machine

Both are Janome computerized machines with a 7 mm stitch width, and both suit quilters. The 3160QDC-G is the sturdier, more portable pick: a 12 lb full-size body, hard cover, 60 stitches, 6 one-step buttonholes and Janome's Superior Feed System Plus. The XR9550 gives you far more stitches (165) and a faster 850 spm top speed, but it is lighter at about 10 lb and comes with fewer buttonhole options. Owners of the 3160QDC-G praise the feed and the easy threading; the XR9550 wins on stitch variety and speed for the money.

• Choose the Janome 3160QDC-G if you want a solid class-friendly machine with a hard cover, a strong feed system and six one-step buttonholes for garment and quilt work.
• Choose the Janome XR9550 if stitch variety and speed matter more to you than buttonhole options, and you want 165 stitches and 850 spm in a lighter machine.