Posts like this one always amaze me. This is a question only you can decide. You are looking at two top quality machines. It would be a no brainier if you were not looking at machines of the same caliber. Which machine bests fits your needs? Which machine can you afford to buy? Can you get help from a local dealer for both machines? Have you tried out both machines? Which one do you keep going back to? From your post, you seem to prefer the Pfaff. When you ask a question like this you will always find people who prefer one of your choices or the other; then you are going to get those who throw another brand into the mix. So, again, this is a question only you can answer.