I have no experience with Janome, except for the child's version that we bought for our great granddaughter and it didn't last but a few sewing times making an apron, and then it was sounding awful. I have bought several Pfaffs and love them. Right now I have a Pfaff 7570 which also has an embroidery attachment (which I seldom use), but I am sold on Pfaff. I also like Brother. I have a Brother CS6000i which I use for everyday sewing and I love it, too.