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Husqvarna Viking Amber S 300 Overlock Machine vs Pfaff admire 3000 Overlock Machine

Official overlock or coverlock machines from Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking.

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#21 of 40 in Sergers and coverstitch machines

Husqvarna Viking Amber S 300 Overlock Machine

6.1/10

Best for: 1,500 official SPM, official differential feed

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#24 of 40 in Sergers and coverstitch machines

Pfaff admire 3000 Overlock Machine

6.1/10

Best for: 1,500 official SPM, official differential feed

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecHusqvarna Viking Amber S 300 Overlock MachinePfaff admire 3000 Overlock MachineWeight
Official maximum thread countThe official maximum number of threads (for example 2/3/4-thread or an 8-thread coverstitch). If only the official product title states the thread configuration, we say so in a source note. Not listed Not listed 30%
Official maximum sewing speedThe official maximum serging or coverstitch speed in stitches per minute. 1500 SPM 1500 SPM 30%
Official stitch widthThe official maximum stitch or overlock width, in millimetres. Not listed Not listed 20%
Official differential feedWhether the official specification table lists differential feed. A missing statement is Not listed and scores as no. Yes Yes 20%
Official maximum sewing speed (wording)Official table lists up to 1,500 stitches per minuteOfficial table lists up to 1,500 stitches per minuteinfo
Official needle threaderManualAccessoryinfo
Official thread cutterConveniently located on the machine to quickly trim your thread chain.Conveniently located on the machine to quickly trim your thread chain.info
Official sewing space (wording; not scored as a precise inch figure)Not listedSewing Space (Needle to Tower) 2.6" (67 mm)info
StitchPick score6.1/106.1/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Husqvarna Viking Amber S 300 Overlock Machine

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official table lists a maximum speed of up to 1,500 SPM (official wording)
  • Official table lists differential feed

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a maximum thread count
  • Official table we used does not list a stitch width

Pfaff admire 3000 Overlock Machine

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official table lists a maximum speed of up to 1,500 SPM (official wording)
  • Official table lists differential feed

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a maximum thread count
  • Official table we used does not list a stitch width

Verdict

Compare official thread counts and official speeds on the official SVP overlock tables.

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