Experts recommend Singer Heavy Duty 4452 more than Janome Arctic Crystal
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Singer Heavy Duty 4452 over Janome Arctic Crystal, but both Sewing Machines have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 received 2 recommendations: from Good Housekeeping (27 Nov 2024) and Business Insider (25 Jun 2022). Janome Arctic Crystal was also endorsed 2 times: by Today (25 Mar 2021) and The Strategist (23 Feb 2023). However, experts generally ranked Janome Arctic Crystal lower than Singer Heavy Duty 4452 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sewing Machine | The Spruce  | Wirecutter  | Today  | Good Housekeeping  | Sewing Spot  | Crafts Selection  | Business Insider  | Real Simple  | The Strategist  | TechGearLab  |
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| 8 | -1 | $230 |  Singer Heavy Duty 4452 The Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine is a durable and versatile machine with 32 built-in stitches, suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, and is ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 16 | - | $130 |  Janome Arctic Crystal The Janome Arctic Crystal Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering ease of use, durability, and a range of stitch options. | - | - | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Mar 2021 Today ranked Janome Arctic Crystal as #14
Rank Sewing Machine ... ... #14 out of 14 Janome Arctic Crystal Source: www.today.com - On 23 Feb 2023 The Strategist ranked Janome Arctic Crystal as #2
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Janome Arctic Crystal Best beginner sewing machine... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #4
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Best Heavy Duty Machine... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 25 Jun 2022 Business Insider ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #2
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 4 Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Best Mechanical Sewing Machine... ... ... Source: www.businessinsider.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 outranks Janome Arctic Crystal. This is not to say that Janome Arctic Crystal is a bad option. Like Singer Heavy Duty 4452, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 outranks Janome Arctic Crystal by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 is more critically acclaimed than Janome Arctic Crystal.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sewing Machine | The Spruce | Wirecutter | Today | Good Housekeeping | Sewing Spot | Crafts Selection | Business Insider | Real Simple | The Strategist | TechGearLab |
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| 1 | - | $520 |  Singer Quantum 9960 The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine is a versatile and durable machine with an extensive range of stitch options and accessories, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers. | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $230 |  Brother XR9550PRW The Brother XR9550PRW Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine with 165 built-in stitches, including stretch stitches, and comes with useful accessories and a 25-year limited warranty, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced sewers who require a durable machine for frequent use or on-the-go projects. | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $240 |  Brother CS7000X The Brother CS7000X sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine that offers a wide range of stitch options, making it suitable for various sewing projects, and is highly praised for its ease of use and intuitive user interface, making it an excellent choice for beginners. | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| 4 | +2 | $399 |  Bernette 05 Academy The Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine is a versatile and reliable machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering a wide range of stitch options, easy-to-use interface, comprehensive set of presser feet, and durable construction. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 7
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 19
| Highest score by quiltnco.com | 98 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 78 |
Score distribution:
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From Seller:
- Overview Features: 15 Built-In Stitches, 4-Step Buttonhole, Front-Loading Bobbin System, Heavy Duty Interior Metal Frame
- Customizable Features: Adjustable Stitch Length & ZigZag Width, Reverse Lever, Darning Plate
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From Seller:
- ENHANCED PIERCING POWER: Stronger motor provides more power for sewing multiple layers and thicker fabrics.
- 110 STITCH APPLICATIONS: Enjoy a wide range of sewing techniques for creativity and customization. Choose basic, stretch and decorative stitches, as well as a one-step buttonhole.
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