I too had a choice on which machine to get between a Bernina 830 and the Babylock Elisimo. I chose the Babylock because it was top-of-the-line, easy to learn and a couple of thousand less than th Bernina. My sewing center only sells these two brands because they are the best. If you haven't looked into a Babylock (which you should)and you have narrowed your search down to just the two, I would reccommend the Bernina.