I don't know anything about Babylock machines. I will say though that two weeks ago I spent $5300 for a Brother Dreamweaver. I 'm still learning about it but don't regret the money spent at all. I've noticed little things the machine does that make such a difference. It has a laser to help with straight sewing. It has a knee lift for start/stop if you need both hands. I have much larger embroidery hopes. The list could go on and on.