Brother PE545 Embroidery Machine vs Brother SE600

The SE600 is the better first machine for most people. It sews and embroiders, has 103 sewing stitches, 10 auto-size buttonholes and a 710 spm sewing speed, and owners rate it higher (4.4 from 221 ratings versus 4.2 from 60). The PE545 is embroidery only, but it adds wireless LAN transfer, the Artspira app, 135 designs and 10 fonts, an automatic thread cutter and a 3.7" color screen. Both share a 4" x 4" embroidery field and a 6.4" x 4" workspace, so pick the PE545 only if you already own a sewing machine and want easier design transfer.

• Choose the Brother PE545 if you already have a sewing machine and want wireless design transfer, the Artspira app and more built-in designs and fonts.
• Choose the Brother SE600 if you want one machine that sews and embroiders, with 103 stitches, auto buttonholes and a stronger owner rating.