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Juki MO-654DE vs Janome MOD-8933

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Janome MOD-8933 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Juki MO-654DE or Janome MOD-8933?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Janome MOD-8933 is the cheaper at $499.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Juki MO-654DE Janome MOD-8933
US price $1399 $499
BrandJukiJanome
Released
Thread count 2/3/4 3/4
Stitch options
Stitches per minute 1500 1300
Differential feed Yes Yes
Air threading No No
Free arm
Presser foot lift (in) 0.2
Needles Household HAx1, sizes #11-14

Sources — Juki MO-654DE: jukihome.com (verified 2026-08-01). Janome MOD-8933: janome.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Juki MO-654DE and Janome MOD-8933?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thread count: Juki MO-654DE 2/3/4 vs Janome MOD-8933 3/4
  • Stitches per minute: Juki MO-654DE 1500 vs Janome MOD-8933 1300

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