The catch
Brother PQ1600S
Only straight stitch, so no zigzag and no buttonholes
Side by side
Brother PQ1600S vs Juki TL-2010Q: Brother has pin feed and Juki caps speed, but zigzag takes another machine with both
Quick verdict
The PQ1600S is the pick for its documented pin-feed option and 8.7-inch needle-to-arm space. A maximum-speed slider and an included even-feed foot point to the TL-2010Q. Both specialize in straight stitch, so you will need another machine for zigzag and buttonholes.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
This may end up being a second machine
Straight stitch is all either sews. Should the same project need a zigzag edge or buttonhole, plan on another machine and don't expect a hidden stitch menu.
Where this comes from
Straight-stitch-only operation is explicitly identified on both exact manufacturer pages.
The catch
Juki TL-2010Q
Without zigzag or buttonholes, garment jobs may need another machine
Brother PQ1600S
- Why pick it
- An 8.7-inch throat and pin-feed work
- A lighter listed body plus a supplied large table
- The catch
- Only straight stitch, so no zigzag and no buttonholes
Juki TL-2010Q
- Why pick it
- Setting a speed limit ahead of detailed straight-stitch work
- An even-feed foot that ships in the package
- The catch
- Without zigzag or buttonholes, garment jobs may need another machine
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What this page compares
Brother PQ1600S or Juki TL-2010Q? Here is how they differ, what each package includes and which suits your projects.
A verified speed limiter, or pin feeding
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
One machine that does both shirts and buttonholes
Each is a straight-stitch specialist.
- Brother PQ1600S
- Not suitable
- Juki TL-2010Q
- Not suitable
You require a maximum-speed slider
The slider range is explicitly documented for the TL-2010Q.
- Brother PQ1600S
- Depends
- Juki TL-2010Q
- Better fit
You intend to use pin-feed handling as the technique
The documented mechanism and pin-feed foot come with PQ1600S.
- Brother PQ1600S
- Better fit
- Juki TL-2010Q
- Depends
Moving it from room to room
Both exceed 23 pounds, though Brother is 1.59 pounds lighter.
- Brother PQ1600S
- Good
- Juki TL-2010Q
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
This may end up being a second machine
Straight stitch is all either sews. Should the same project need a zigzag edge or buttonhole, plan on another machine and don't expect a hidden stitch menu.
How we worked this out
Straight-stitch-only operation is explicitly identified on both exact manufacturer pages.
The weight gap is real, though both machines are substantial
The PQ1600S body weighs 1.59 pounds less. Once the table and accessories are added, though, either will make for a heavier class bag.
How we worked this out
25.4 less 23.81 is 1.59 pounds.
Do not mistake table width for throat space
A 23-inch table gives support outside the arm. Separately, the PQ1600S documents 8.7 inches from needle to arm. No throat-width winner for Juki is inferred from its table.
How we worked this out
Brother publishes an 8.7-inch throat and a table of 11.1 by 23.3 inch. In the reviewed source, Juki publishes a table of 23 by 13 inch.
Option A
Brother, PQ1600S
PQ1600S
Quilting is supported by an 8.7-inch needle-to-arm space and the supplied large table. A thread cutter and a knee lifter help keep fabric where you want it.
- Best for
- An 8.7-inch throat and pin-feed work
Facts we checked
- Stitch type: Only straight stitch
- Speed limiting: The reviewed product specification does not establish a separate slider
- Special feeding option: Mechanism using pin feed
- Weight of the machine: 23.81 lb
Option B
Juki, TL-2010Q
TL-2010Q
Repeated quilting work is supported by a speed slider, thread cutter and knee lifter. Layered projects are covered by the included even-feed foot and auxiliary table.
- Best for
- Setting a speed limit ahead of detailed straight-stitch work
Facts we checked
- Stitch type: Only straight stitch
- Speed limiting: A documented setting of 200 to 1,500 spm
- Special feeding option: Comes with an even-feed foot
- Weight of machine: 25.4 lb
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Brother PQ1600S | Juki TL-2010Q | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitch type | Straight stitch only | Straight stitch only | A general garment machine that has to make zigzag or buttonholes can't be replaced by either. |
| Speed limiting | No separate slider established by the reviewed product specification | Documented 200 to 1,500 spm setting | Maximum speed can be capped by the user on Juki, explicitly. |
| Special feeding option | Pin-feed mechanism | Even-feed foot included | Each is a different tool for managing fabric layers. |
| Machine weight | 23.81 lb | 25.4 lb | Brother's listed body weighs 1.59 pounds less. |
| Supplied table dimensions | 11.1 by 23.3 inches | 23 by 13 inches | They cover fabric support and say nothing about each machine's throat. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Brother PQ1600S
- Before its large table is added, the listed 23.81-pound body is already a substantial load to carry.
With Juki TL-2010Q
- Before the table and accessories, its 25.4-pound body is 1.59 pounds heavier than the PQ1600S.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Pin feeding is a specific need of yours
Go with Brother PQ1600S. This mechanism is documented for the PQ1600S.
A verified maximum-speed setting is what you need
Go with Juki TL-2010Q. You can set the Juki slider from 200 to 1,500 stitches per minute.
The same machine has to do both zigzag and buttonholes
Neither model fits. Instead, pick a general sewing machine.
Decision guide
How to decide
For its documented pin-feed option and 8.7-inch needle-to-arm space, pick the PQ1600S. For a maximum-speed slider and included even-feed foot, pick the TL-2010Q. Neither handles zigzag or buttonholes because both are straight-stitch specialists, so keep another machine for those.
This may end up being a second machine
Straight stitch is all that both machines sew. If the same project needs a zigzag edge or buttonhole, plan on another machine instead of hoping for a hidden stitch menu. Both exact manufacturer pages state straight-stitch-only operation.
The weight gap is real, though both machines are substantial
The PQ1600S body weighs 1.59 pounds less. After the table and accessories are added, either machine still makes a heavier class bag. The math is 25.4 minus 23.81 equals 1.59 pounds.
Do not mistake table width for throat space
A 23-inch table supports fabric outside the arm. Separately, the PQ1600S documents 8.7 inches from needle to arm. Nothing about its table lets you infer a Juki throat-width winner. Brother publishes an 8.7-inch throat and an 11.1 by 23.3 inch table, while Juki publishes a 23 by 13 inch table in the reviewed source.
Foot pressure and speed are separate things
Adjustable presser foot pressure is documented for both machines. Use it together with the correct needle and thread for the fabric. A high maximum stitch rate is a machine specification and does not promise that the whole quilt will finish proportionately faster.
What this page can’t tell you
- The comparison is built from published specifications and exact package records. No hands-on seam-quality test was done.
- Results depend on fabric, needle, thread and setup. Neither a heavy-duty name nor a maximum stitch rate shows industrial capability.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the sewing machines we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Brother PQ1600S |
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| Juki TL-2010Q |
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