I don't know, I might be a sewing machine snob, but you can't beat a Bernina. I have had 4 different ones. Each one was better then the last. My newest is the 820, I absolutely love it. At this point I won't trade it for anything. ( of course unless Bernina comes up with an even better machine LOL!!) I do have a featherweight that I love. Those old machines are great. Especially if you like a machine that does a really nice straight stitch. Darcey