Janome
Janome MOD-8933
$499Cheaper
Best Sergers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Janome MOD-8933 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Janome
$499Cheaper
BERNINA
$1999
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Janome MOD-8933 is the cheaper at $499.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499 | $1999 |
| Brand | Janome | BERNINA |
| Released | — | — |
| Thread count | 3/4 | 2/3/4 |
| Stitch options | — | 16 |
| Stitches per minute | 1300 | 1500 |
| Differential feed | Yes | Yes |
| Air threading | No | No |
| Free arm | — | — |
| Presser foot lift (in) | — | — |
| Needles | — | — |
Sources — Janome MOD-8933: janome.com (verified 2026-08-01). Bernina L 460: bernina.com (verified 2026-08-01).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.