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Brother NS40E

Ranked #49 of 90 in Best Sewing Machines (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#49

Brother NS40E

Best for: 50 official built-in stitches, 850 official SPM, 5 official buttonhole styles, 7.4" official sewing space

2.1/10

What we like

  • Scored fields are taken from the official specification source linked on this page

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    Score breakdown

    Official built-in stitches 30%
    Official maximum sewing speed 25%
    Official buttonhole styles 20%
    Official sewing space 25%
    Official built-in stitches50 stitches
    Official maximum sewing speed850 SPM
    Official buttonhole styles5 styles
    Official sewing space7.4 in
    Official sewing space (specification table)4.1" x 7.4"
    Official machine weight26 lb
    Official needle threaderAutomatic
    Official thread cutterNo
    Official unit dimensions17.32" x 7.87" x 11"
    Official displayLCD
    Official lightingLED
    Official included accessory feetButtonhole Foot , Overcasting Foot , Zipper Foot , Zigzag Foot , Button Fitting Foot , Monogramming Foot , Blindstich Foot
    Official drop feedManual
    Official warranty wording2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty
    Source noteOfficial work-space field lists 4.1" x 7.4"; we score the larger official dimension as sewing space to the right of the needle.
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