Handi Quilter Longarm Machine Comparison Chart

  HQ Amara HQ Infinity HQ Fusion HQ Avante Simply Sixteen HQ Sweet Sixteen
Throat Space 20" 26" 24" 18" 16" 16"
Easy-Set Tension   Available
Easy-Touch Tension w/presets          
Stitch Regulation Available with TrueStitch
  Precision Mode Available with TrueStitch
  Cruise Mode Available with TrueStitch
  Basting Stitch 5 Options 5 Options 4 Options 4 Options   5 Options
  Stitches per Inch 4-24 4 to 24 4 to 24 4 to 22 4 to 18 4 to 18
Manual Mode 3 Presets 3 Presets 3 Presets 3 Presets 2 Presets 3 Presets
Lighting
   Light Ring
   Handlebar      
   UV LEDs      
   Throat        
HQ Handi Feet            
   Ruler Foot
   Open Toe
   Optional Couching Feet Available Available Available Available Available Available
   Echo Feet Available Available Available Available Available Available
   Glide Foot Available Available Available Available Available Available
Quilt Alarm
Quilt Timer
Stitch Counters
Low-bobbin Estimator  
Low-bobbin Alarm  
Stitching Speed (stitches per minute) 2,500 SPM 3,100 SPM 2,400 SPM 2,200 SPM 1,800 SPM 1,800 SPM
M-Class Bobbin
Needle up/down
Color Touchscreen 7"          
   Front
   Rear Available Available  
Frame/Table 10' or 12' HQ Studio2 Frame 12' Gallery Frame 12' Fusion Frame 12' or 10' HQ
Studio Frame
HQ Little Foot FrameTM
(12' or 10' Studio Frame)
Sweet Sixteen Table
(Optional HQ Hideaway Table)
Pantograph Laser Available Available  
Front Handlebars  
Front Handlebars Adjustable and Customizable        
Micro Handlebars Integrated, Independent Integrated Available Available    
Rear Handlebars with Controls Available Available  
Front Power Switch    
Thread-break Sensor      
Bobbin-thread Cutter          
Quilt-view Camera with Quilter's Eye Technology          
Pinpoint Needle Laser        
On-screen Handwheel        
Warranty (casting/mechanical/electrical) 10yr/5yr/5yr 10yr/5yr/5yr 10yr/5yr/5yr 10yr/5yr/5yr 10yr/5yr/5yr 10yr/5yr/5yr
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