Brother EV1 vs Baby Lock Reflection
Two machines whose official specification tables we used in this category. Rankings follow the printed formula; commissions never change the order.
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Best for: official field 11 5/8” x 18 1/4”, 2075 official built-in designs, 852 official sewing stitches
Check price at AmazonBest for: official field 9.5" x 14", 24 official built-in designs, 1,050 official embroidery SPM
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Brother EV1 | Baby Lock Reflection | 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. | 212.16 sq in | 133 sq in | 30% |
| Official built-in embroidery designsThe official built-in embroidery design count on the maker's specification table. | 2075 designs | 24 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. | Not listed | 1050 SPM | 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. | 852 stitches | Not listed | 20% |
| Official embroidery field | 11 5/8” x 18 1/4” | 9.5" x 14" | info |
| Official embroidery area (computed) | 212.16 sq in (computed from official 11.625" × 18.25") | 133.0 sq in (computed from official 9.5" × 14") | info |
| Official machine weight | 16.66 lb | 33.1 lb | info |
| Official needle threader | Automatic | Not listed | info |
| Official thread cutter | Yes | Not listed | info |
| Official unit dimensions | 29.567" x 13.268" x 13.78" | Not listed | info |
| Official display | LCD | Not listed | info |
| Official lighting | LED | Not listed | info |
| Official sewing lettering fonts | 4 | Not listed | info |
| Official embroidery fonts | 31 | Not listed | info |
| Official drop feed | Automatic | Not listed | info |
| Official warranty wording | 3 Year Limited Parts & Labor, 6 Year Electronic Components and Printed Circuit Boards, 25 Year Limited Chassis | Not listed | info |
| Official included hoops | Not listed | 2 | info |
| Official fonts | Not listed | 32 | info |
| StitchPick score | 8.3/10 | 4.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Brother EV1
Better published figure on: Official embroidery area (computed), Official built-in embroidery designs.
What we like
- Official field computes to 212.16 sq in
- Official table lists 2,075 built-in embroidery designs
- Official table also lists 852 sewing stitches
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed
Baby Lock Reflection
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official field computes to 133.0 sq in
- 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)
Verdict
Compare the official scored fields on each maker's specification table. Brother EV1 and Baby Lock Reflection differ on at least one official published figure.
- Brother EV1: Brother official specifications
- Baby Lock Reflection: Baby Lock official specifications