I have both machines and really like them. The Exceed 600 is a totally different machine than the TL2010 or the TL98Q. It is not nearly as heavy, far more plastic but still sews beautifully. There are lots of stitches and enough throat space for any piecing and small projects. I have not FM'd on it as I have my bigger machine but there is no reason that it wouldn't handle that too. I think you get good value for your $ with this machine. I paid only half as much for it as my former machine a Janome 6500 which I really disliked. The Juki just sews so much better. I have it set up in a SewEasi table and it's great. It's light enough that I could take it to classes if I need it. I don't think that you would be unhappy buying this one. Juki also has a newer model just hitting the market but I don't know how that compares.