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Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine vs Bernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Buy the Brother SE700 if you are starting out or want an affordable combo machine for small hoops and everyday sewing. Buy the Bernina 790 Pro if you sew and embroider seriously and need a large embroidery field, a big touch screen and Swiss build quality. The SE700 is a budget machine; the Bernina 790 Pro is a premium one, and its lowest recent daily price was $9,999.00 on November 1, against a high of $16,499.00 on October 31. No price was given for the SE700, so compare its current store prices on Deal.ai before deciding.

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Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine

Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine

4· 7 ratings

Choose the Brother SE700 if you want a low-cost 2-in-1 machine with 135 built-in designs, 103 stitches and a 4" x 4" hoop for learning and small projects.

Pros
  • Low cost next to the Bernina
  • 135 built-in designs and 10 fonts out of the box
103 stitches and 10 one-step buttonhole styles
  • Automatic needle threader and USB plus wireless LAN
  • Light enough to move and store
    • Cons
    • 4" x 4" embroidery field is small for large designs
    • Small 3.2 x 1.8" LCD, no touch screen
    • 710 spm sewing speed is modest
    • No stitch regulator or dual feed
    • 1/2/25 year limited warranty terms apply
    Bernina
    Bernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine

    Bernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine

    Choose the Bernina 790 Pro if you need a large embroidery area, a 7" touch screen, Dual Feed and the Stitch Regulator, and the price is not the deciding factor.

    Pros
    • Extra-large embroidery area with Module L and SDT
    • Up to 33% higher SDT embroidery speed
    • 7" color touch screen with built-in tutorials
    • Dual Feed, Adaptive Thread Tension and BSR included
    • Pinpoint laser and 4-Point Placement with Morphing
    Cons
    • Very expensive; recent daily prices ran $9,999.00 to $16,499.00
    • Large and heavy, hard to move or store
    • Advanced features can overwhelm beginners
    • Design and stitch counts are not stated in the specs

    What separates them

    Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing MachineBernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine
    PriceNo price givenLowest recent daily price $9,999.00 on November 1; high of $16,499.00 on October 31
    Embroidery area4" x 4", expandable to 4" x 6.75" with the included hoop setEmbroidery Module L with SDT, extra-large field
    Screen3.2 x 1.8" LCD7" color touch screen with built-in tutorials
    Built-in designs and stitches135 embroidery designs, 10 fonts, 103 sewing stitchesExtensive stitch library; design count not stated
    Fabric feedStandard feed dogsBernina Dual Feed for hard-to-manage fabrics
    Stitch regulationNoneBernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) included
    Size and weightPortable combo machineLarge and heavy; buyers note limited portability
    Ease for beginnersAutomatic needle threader, one-step buttonholes, simple menusAdvanced features can overwhelm beginners, per buyers

    Price history

    $16,499.00$579.99
    Oct 31Nov 1
    • Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine: lowest $579.99 on Oct 31 at Amazon.
    • Bernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine: lowest $9,999.00 on Nov 1 at Ken's Sewing Center.

    Prices at every store

    Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine

    • Swing DesignCheck price at Swing Design
    • AmazonCheck price at Amazon
    Prices and history →

    Bernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine

    • Ken's Sewing CenterCheck price at Ken's Sewing Center
    • Shop.Berninausa.comCheck price at Shop.Berninausa.com
    • Creative Sewing CenterCheck price at Creative Sewing Center
    Prices and history →

    Specs compared

    SpecBrother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing MachineBernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine
    ConnectivityWireless LANWiFi
    Embroidery area4" x 4"—
    Built-in embroidery designs135—
    Built-in sewing stitches103—
    Built-in embroidery fonts10—
    Buttonhole styles10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes—
    Display size3.2 x 1.8” LCD—
    Sewing speed710 spm—
    Work area6.4" x 4.0"—
    Needle threaderAutomatic—
    InterfacesUSB—
    Warranty1/2/25 Year Limited Warranty—
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    SpecBrother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing MachineBernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine
    Color—Black
    Screen size—7" color touch screen
    Embroidery speed increase—up to 33% higher SDT embroidery speed
    Needle threading—Automatic Needle Threader
    Threadable needle size—from size 70
    Design placement—4-Point Placement with Morphing

    What reviewers say

    Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine

    Ratings are positive but limited, averaging 4 out of 5 from 7 ratings. Owners treat it as a friendly entry point into combo sewing and embroidery.

    Pros
    • Easy setup for beginners
    • Good variety of built-in designs and stitches
    • Wireless design transfer is convenient
    Cons
    • Small embroidery area limits larger projects
    • Small screen makes on-machine editing fiddly

    Bernina 790 Pro Sewing and Embroidery Machine

    Owners describe the 790 Pro as a precise, durable Swiss-built machine that handles both sewing and embroidery well. Praise centers on build quality, the large embroidery field, and the intuitive touchscreen, while complaints focus on price and the learning curve.

    Pros
    • Swiss precision and durable construction
    • Versatility across sewing and embroidery
    • Spacious embroidery field and extended arm
    • Intuitive touchscreen with built-in tutorials
    Cons
    • High premium price
    • Advanced features can overwhelm beginners
    • Large, heavy footprint

    Questions and answers

    Which is better for a beginner?
    The Brother SE700. It has an automatic needle threader, one-step buttonholes and a simple LCD, and buyers say the Bernina's advanced features can overwhelm beginners.
    Which has the larger embroidery area?
    The Bernina 790 Pro. Its Embroidery Module L with SDT gives an extra-large field, while the SE700 is limited to 4" x 4", or 4" x 6.75" with the included hoop set.
    Is the Bernina worth the extra money?
    Only if you embroider large designs often. You pay for the big touch screen, Dual Feed, the Stitch Regulator and faster SDT embroidery; the SE700 covers basic sewing and small hoops for far less.
    Which is easier to store?
    The Brother SE700. The Bernina 790 Pro is large and heavy, and buyers list limited space and portability as drawbacks.
    Do both have automatic needle threading?
    Yes. Both list an automatic needle threader; the Bernina threads needles from size 70 up.
    Which sews faster?
    The SE700 lists 710 stitches per minute. Bernina claims up to 33% higher SDT embroidery speed on the 790 Pro but gives no sewing speed figure.

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