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Brother XJ2

Ranked #10 of 50 in Best Embroidery and Sewing-Embroidery Machines (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#10

Brother XJ2

Best for: official field 9.5" x 14", 889 official built-in designs, 760 official sewing stitches

7.5/10

What we like

  • Official field computes to 133.0 sq in
  • Official table lists 889 built-in embroidery designs
  • Official table also lists 760 sewing stitches

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed

Score breakdown

Official embroidery area (computed) 30%
Official built-in embroidery designs 25%
Official maximum embroidery speed * 25%
Official built-in sewing stitches 20%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Official embroidery area (computed)133 sq in
Official built-in embroidery designs889 designs
Official maximum embroidery speedNot listed
Official built-in sewing stitches760 stitches
Official embroidery field9.5" x 14"
Official embroidery area (computed)133.0 sq in (computed from official 9.5" × 14")
Official machine weight59.08 lb
Official needle threaderAutomatic
Official thread cutterYes
Official unit dimensions26.063"x12.638"x13.701"
Official displayLCD
Official lightingLED
Official included presser feet (count)15
Official included accessory feetButton Fitting Foot , Buttonhole Foot , Blind hem stitch/Multi-purpose guide Foot , MuVit Digital Dual Feed Foot , Straight Stitch Foot , Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot , Free-Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot , 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide , Zipper Foot , Overcasting Foot , Mono…
Official sewing lettering fonts4
Official drop feedAutomatic
Official warranty wording2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty
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How it compares

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