Lockstitch comparison
MAQI Q5Tt vs SINGER SS 9900: which lockstitch machine should you buy?
A side-by-side look at two lockstitch machines from our catalog: the specifications each one lists, where they differ, and which kind of production each suits. Both are used for garments, wovens.
MAQI Q5Tt
MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
SINGER SS 9900
A direct-drive single-needle lockstitch machine with an energy-saving built-in motor, fully automatic lubrication and a quick-response integrated control system in the head.
Key differences
- The catalog lists different roles for the two: compare the "best for" notes below and tell us your fabric and volume.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MAQI Q5Tt | SINGER SS 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive | — |
| Needle pitch | Electronic, 0.1mm precision | — |
| Stitch patterns | 9 built-in patterns | — |
| Material range (MAQI-stated) | Up to 120+ layers of A4 paper, or 16 layers of denim, gauze, stockings or copper foil | — |
| Wiring | Fully enclosed at the rear of the head | — |
| Availability | Order on request | — |
| Motor | — | Energy-saving direct drive, Qixing motor & control box |
Highlighted rows differ. A dash means the catalog does not list that specification for the machine; ask us and we will confirm it.
Which one fits your work?
Choose the MAQI Q5Tt if…
MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
- 0.1mm precision needle pitch
- Wide stated material range
- Nine stitch patterns
Choose the SINGER SS 9900 if…
A direct-drive single-needle lockstitch machine with an energy-saving built-in motor, fully automatic lubrication and a quick-response integrated control system in the head.
Swami Enterprises stocks MAQI machines as a stocking partner. Swami Enterprises stocks SINGER machines as a stocking partner. Bring your own fabric to the Chanakya Place showroom and sew on both before you decide.
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the MAQI Q5Tt and the SINGER SS 9900?
The catalog lists different roles for the two: compare the "best for" notes below and tell us your fabric and volume.
Which is better, the MAQI Q5Tt or the SINGER SS 9900?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The MAQI Q5Tt is described as: MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim). The SINGER SS 9900 is described as: A direct-drive single-needle lockstitch machine with an energy-saving built-in motor, fully automatic lubrication and a quick-response integrated control system in the head.
What is the price of the MAQI Q5Tt and the SINGER SS 9900?
Prices depend on the model, quantity and the day. Call +91 99713 36656 or request a quote for today's price on either machine.
Can I see both machines before buying?
Yes. Visit the showroom at Chanakya Place, New Delhi. Call +91 99713 36656 first so the team can confirm which models are on display and in stock.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell us your fabric, operation and daily volume. A specialist will recommend one, with today's price.