Alfa Practik 9 vs bernette 35
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Alfa Practik 9 and bernette 35 differ in needle threader: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, bernette 35 ranks #8 of 17, Alfa Practik 9 #14.
| Parameter |
Practik 9
Alfa
F2 · Intermediate
|
35
bernette
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | 309 € | ~200–450 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Power consumption | 70 W | — |
| Frame material | Metal | — |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Dials |
| Built-in stitches | 34 | 23 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 1 |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 170.2 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | 6 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Manual |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Included presser feet | — | 7 |
The differences that matter
- Needle threader: Alfa Practik 9 Automatic · bernette 35 Manual
Which one to choose
Choose Alfa Practik 9 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic.
Choose bernette 35 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: manual.
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