It really depends on personal choice. I have an 8900 I've got listed on craigslist (and cannot get rid of fast enough), and if it doesn't sell before I go to pick up my Brother, I'll trade it in if I can get a fair price for it. But a lot of people love the 8900. I will say that the 11" throat is wonderful, and what's kept it in my house for this long (a year this month). I don't know what the throat size is on the Juki, but if it isn't at least 10" that would have a bearing on my decision.