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Pfaff quilt ambition 635 Sewing Machine vs Husqvarna Viking OPAL 690Q Sewing Machine

Official mid-range computerized sewing machines from Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff.

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#53 of 90 in Sewing machines

Pfaff quilt ambition 635 Sewing Machine

2.1/10

Best for: 201 official built-in stitches, 800 official SPM, 7.9" official sewing space

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#59 of 90 in Sewing machines

Husqvarna Viking OPAL 690Q Sewing Machine

2.0/10

Best for: 7 official buttonhole styles, 8" official sewing space

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecPfaff quilt ambition 635 Sewing MachineHusqvarna Viking OPAL 690Q Sewing MachineWeight
Official built-in stitchesThe official built-in sewing stitch count published on the maker's specification table, not a retailer listing. 201 stitches Not listed 30%
Official maximum sewing speedThe official maximum sewing speed in stitches per minute. If the maker writes “up to,” we still record that official maximum and note the wording; it is not a measured rate. 800 SPM Not listed 25%
Official buttonhole stylesHow many official buttonhole styles the specification table lists. Not listed 7 styles 20%
Official sewing spaceOfficial sewing space to the right of the needle, in inches. When the official table lists two work-space dimensions, we score the larger one (throat width) and note both figures. Imprecise official wording such as 6"+ is shown as written and is not scored as a precise figure. 7.9 in 8 in 25%
Official sewing space (specification table)7.9" (200 mm)8" (200 mm)info
Official machine weight19.4 lbNot listedinfo
Official needle threaderBuilt inYesinfo
Official thread cutterAuto SnipYesinfo
Official dimensions18.9" x 7.6" 11.8" (48.0 x 19.3 x 30.0 cm)Not listedinfo
Official screen size4.3" diagonalNot listedinfo
Official sewing fonts2Not listedinfo
Official maximum stitch length5 mmNot listedinfo
StitchPick score2.1/102.0/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Pfaff quilt ambition 635 Sewing Machine

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official table lists 201 built-in stitches

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a buttonhole-style count

Husqvarna Viking OPAL 690Q Sewing Machine

Better published figure on: Official sewing space.

What we like

  • Official table lists 8" of sewing space

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a built-in stitch count
  • Official table we used does not list a maximum sewing speed

Verdict

Compare official stitch counts, official sewing space and official speeds on the SVP specification tables.

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