Brother EV1 vs Brother SE700
Official Brother embroidery or combo machines at different official field sizes.
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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 4" x 4", 135 official built-in designs, 103 official sewing stitches
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 | Brother SE700 | 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 | 16 sq in | 30% |
| Official built-in embroidery designsThe official built-in embroidery design count on the maker's specification table. | 2075 designs | 135 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 | 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. | 852 stitches | 103 stitches | 20% |
| Official embroidery field | 11 5/8” x 18 1/4” | 4" x 4" | info |
| Official embroidery area (computed) | 212.16 sq in (computed from official 11.625" × 18.25") | 16.0 sq in (computed from official 4" × 4") | info |
| Official machine weight | 16.66 lb | 15.06 lb | info |
| Official needle threader | Automatic | Advanced | info |
| Official thread cutter | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official unit dimensions | 29.567" x 13.268" x 13.78" | 7.76" x 16.50" x 12.09" | info |
| Official display | LCD | Not listed | info |
| Official lighting | LED | Not listed | info |
| Official sewing lettering fonts | 4 | 10 | 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 | 1/2/25 Year Limited Warranty | info |
| Official included presser feet (count) | Not listed | 8 | info |
| Official included accessory feet | Not listed | Button Fitting Foot , Zipper Foot , Overcasting Foot , Blindstich Foot , Monogramming Foot , Zigzag Foot , Embroidery Foot | info |
| StitchPick score | 8.3/10 | 1.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Brother EV1
Better published figure on: Official embroidery area (computed), Official built-in embroidery designs, Official built-in sewing stitches.
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
Brother SE700
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official table lists an embroidery field of 4" x 4"
- Official table lists 135 built-in embroidery designs
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed
Verdict
Compare official embroidery field and official design library sizes on the Brother tables.
- Brother EV1: Brother official specifications
- Brother SE700: Brother official specifications