Janome DC4030P is a computerized sewing machine with excellent stitch quality and some good features. However it misses out on a font for monogramming.

Janome NQM2016 is a quality computerized sewing machine. It ticks all the check boxes except for the lettering font. The machine is loaded with features.

Janome DC2014 is a quality computerized sewing machine. It is good on multiple layers. However, it misses out on a sewing start/stop button.

Janome DC2015 is a quality computerized sewing machine. It has all the basics covered, except for the lack of lettering fonts for basic monogramming.

Brother DZ3400 is a complete package in every meaning. It has a lot of features combined with excellent stitch quality and a wonderful accessory package.

Brother PC210PRW has some good features. It also performs well. However it misses out on couple of features like lettering font, automatic thread cutter etc.

Singer 5400 comes with a variety of features. It is beginner friendly and it has a nice variety of stitch options. However it misses out on a top drop-in bobbin.

Brother PC420PRW is absolutely feature packed and it delivers the quality it promised. The stitch quality is excellent and the features on offer are even better.

Brother XR3774 covers all the basics from the point of view of a beginner. Stitch quality is consistent as well. However, there is no drop feed dog option.

Brother 1034DX checks all the boxes as far as a beginner serger is concerned. It has good features, consistent stitch quality and it is affordable. 

Janome 900CPX will be an ideal tool for those who want to put in long hours of sewing. However it is not the most feature packed cover stitch machine around.

Brother 2340CV is one of the best cover stitch machines around. Its stitch quality is something that I was really impressed with. However there is no free arm.