Brother XP2 vs Brother XP3
Two of the embroidery and combo machines in our best embroidery and sewing-embroidery machines comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: official field 10 5/8" x 16", 1322 official built-in designs, 824 official sewing stitches
Check price at AmazonBest for: official field 10 5/8" x 16", 1554 official built-in designs, 869 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 XP2 | Brother XP3 | 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. | 170 sq in | 170 sq in | 30% |
| Official built-in embroidery designsThe official built-in embroidery design count on the maker's specification table. | 1322 designs | 1554 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. | 824 stitches | 869 stitches | 20% |
| Official sewing space (specification table) | 5" x 13.1" | Not listed | info |
| Official embroidery field | 10 5/8" x 16" | 10 5/8" x 16" | info |
| Official embroidery area (computed) | 170.0 sq in (computed from official 10.625" × 16") | 170.0 sq in (computed from official 10.625" × 16") | info |
| Official machine weight | 43.21 lb | 43.21 lb | info |
| Official needle threader | Automatic | Automatic | info |
| Official thread cutter | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official unit dimensions | 27.16" x 12.67" x 13.74" | 27.16" x 12.67" x 13.74" | info |
| Official display | LCD | Not listed | info |
| Official included accessory feet | 1/4" Foot , Camera Detecting Buttonhole Foot , Dual Feed (Digital Dual Feed) Foot , Straight Stitch Foot , Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot , Button Fitting Foot , Couching Dual Feed Foot , Free-Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot , Zipper Foot , Overcasting Foot , Blindstich Foot , M… | Not listed | info |
| Official embroidery fonts | 24 | Not listed | info |
| Official drop feed | Automatic | Not listed | info |
| Official warranty wording | 2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty | 2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty | info |
| Source note | Official work-space field lists 5" x 13.1"; we score the larger official dimension as sewing space to the right of the needle. | Not listed | info |
| Official included presser feet (count) | Not listed | 17 | info |
| StitchPick score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Brother XP2
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official field computes to 170.0 sq in
- Official table lists 1,322 built-in embroidery designs
- Official table also lists 824 sewing stitches
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed
Brother XP3
Better published figure on: Official built-in embroidery designs, Official built-in sewing stitches.
What we like
- Official field computes to 170.0 sq in
- Official table lists 1,554 built-in embroidery designs
- Official table also lists 869 sewing stitches
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed
Verdict
On published specs these two score the same. Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Brother XP2 if this sounds like you: official field 10 5/8" x 16", 1322 official built-in designs, 824 official sewing stitches.
- Choose the Brother XP3 if this sounds like you: official field 10 5/8" x 16", 1554 official built-in designs, 869 official sewing stitches.
- Brother XP2: Brother official specifications
- Brother XP3: Brother official specifications