Baby Lock Aerial vs Brother NQ3700D
Official larger-field sewing and embroidery machines.
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Best for: official field 8" x 12", 262 official built-in designs, 1,050 official embroidery SPM
Check price at AmazonBest for: official field 6" x 10", 313 official built-in designs, 291 official sewing stitches
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Baby Lock Aerial | Brother NQ3700D | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official embroidery area (computed)Official embroidery field width times official field height, in square inches. The product of those official figures is labelled computed. Millimetre-only official fields are converted to inches first. | 96 sq in | 60 sq in | 30% |
| Official built-in embroidery designsThe official built-in embroidery design count on the maker's specification table. | 262 designs | 313 designs | 25% |
| Official maximum embroidery speedThe official maximum embroidery speed in stitches per minute. If the table omits embroidery speed, the field is Not listed and scores at the category minimum. We do not substitute sewing speed for embroidery speed. | 1050 SPM | Not listed | 25% |
| Official built-in sewing stitchesOfficial built-in sewing stitch count on combo machines. Embroidery-only machines often omit this field; it is then Not listed and scores at the category minimum. | Not listed | 291 stitches | 20% |
| Official embroidery field | 8" x 12" | 6" x 10" | info |
| Official embroidery area (computed) | 96.0 sq in (computed from official 8" × 12") | 60.0 sq in (computed from official 6" × 10") | info |
| Official machine weight | 33.7 lb | 22.05 lb | info |
| Official included hoops | 2 | Not listed | info |
| Official fonts | 19 | Not listed | info |
| Official needle threader | Not listed | Advanced | info |
| Official thread cutter | Not listed | Yes | info |
| Official display | Not listed | LCD | info |
| Official included accessory feet | Not listed | Buttonhole Foot , Button Fitting Foot , Zipper Foot , Overcasting Foot , Blindstich Foot , Monogramming Foot , Zigzag Foot , Embroidery Foot , Open Toe Foot , Non-Stick Foot , Adjustable Zipper/Piping Foot , Free-Motion Quilting Foot , Stitch Guide Foot | info |
| Official sewing lettering fonts | Not listed | 5 | info |
| Official embroidery fonts | Not listed | 13 | info |
| Official warranty wording | Not listed | 2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty | info |
| StitchPick score | 4.5/10 | 3.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Baby Lock Aerial
Better published figure on: Official embroidery area (computed).
What we like
- Official field computes to 96.0 sq in
- Official table lists 262 built-in embroidery designs
- Official table lists an embroidery speed of 1,050 SPM
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a built-in sewing stitch count (embroidery-only machines often omit it)
Brother NQ3700D
Better published figure on: Official built-in embroidery designs.
What we like
- Official table lists an embroidery field of 6" x 10"
- Official table lists 313 built-in embroidery designs
- Official table also lists 291 sewing stitches
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed
Verdict
Compare official embroidery field area and official design counts on the Baby Lock and Brother tables.
- Baby Lock Aerial: Baby Lock official specifications
- Brother NQ3700D: Brother official specifications
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