Try and test every machine at least twice and find out all the features available and see what you would like to have. I have Viking, love auto up/down needle, auto presser foot and pivot up and down, thread cutter, no tension settings, they are all automatic. So go and try them out, make notes and try them out one last time before you buy if needed. They are all lots of money and you want to get the most for what you spend. I know I'd hate knowing if I had researched a little more all I could have all of the above features and didn't. Good luck