I taught the first New Home (now Janome) computer machine club in Texas. I have owned several top of the line Janomes and have sold Janomes. When I decided to buy a new machine, I went in to buy a top of the line Janome. I walked out with a top of the line Babylock. There was no comparison as for as I was concerned with the two machines. The Babylock was far more user friendly, had better stitch quality and features that I loved. Plus it was less expensive than the Janome and came with more feet and accessories.