Our Shortlist
Four different starting paths, not one pretend winner for everyone.
How We Evaluate
Every candidate faces the same job-first questions before it can become a public pick.
See evidence rules Exact identityBase machine, bundle, and successor must not blur together.
Project envelopeWe map the jobs, fabrics, workspace, and limits.
Manual factsSpecifications come from manufacturer or manual records.
Merchant gateNo buy CTA until the exact current offer passes review.
Evidence notes, exclusions, and change route
Singer 4423 remains excluded because conflicting product identities are unresolved. Janome HD3000 and 3160QDC-G remain outside the shortlist because recent evidence was stale or negative. A released roundup also needs a source list, corrections route, change log, and same-day merchant record for every outbound product link.