I have never used a Juki but I just purchased a Janome JW7630 that looks identical (except for the colors) to the Magnolia you are looking at, and so far I have been very happy with it. The needle threader works very well, and it is quiet. I had a Janome in the past that I liked as well. One thing I wish it had though is the blanket stitch. It has an applique stitch so I can use that in a pinch, otherwise I will use my daughters machine for blanket stitch.