Baby Lock Triumph vs bernette 48 FUNLOCK
Technical comparison · Overlock and coverstitch combos
Baby Lock Triumph and bernette 48 FUNLOCK are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11×). bernette 48 FUNLOCK is the entry-level choice; Baby Lock Triumph offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Triumph
Baby Lock
F3 · Advanced
|
48 FUNLOCK
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | 8 | 5 |
| Needle system | — | ELx705 |
| Needles, maximum | 5 | — |
| Available stitches | — | 23 |
| Stitch types | Wave stitch, Chain stitch, Triple coverstitch | Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch |
| 2-thread conversion | Built-in | — |
| Differential feed | — | Yes |
| Stitch length (minimum) | 0.75 mm | — |
| Stitch length (maximum) | 4 mm | — |
| Overlock width (minimum) | 1.5 mm | 3 mm |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7.5 mm | 7 mm |
| Looper threading | Air (jet-air) | Manual |
| Needle threader | Built-in | — |
| Knife drive | — | Lower |
| Tension system | Automatic | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 87 mm |
| Presser foot lift | 6 mm | — |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Maximum speed | 1500 spm | 1300 spm |
The differences that matter
- Maximum threads: Baby Lock Triumph 8 vs bernette 48 FUNLOCK 5
- Maximum speed: Baby Lock Triumph 1500 spm vs bernette 48 FUNLOCK 1300 spm
- Overlock width (maximum): Baby Lock Triumph 7.5 mm vs bernette 48 FUNLOCK 7 mm
- Stitch types: Baby Lock Triumph Wave stitch, Chain stitch, Triple coverstitch · bernette 48 FUNLOCK Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch
- Looper threading: Baby Lock Triumph Air (jet-air) · bernette 48 FUNLOCK Manual
Which one to choose
Choose Baby Lock Triumph if…
you value maximum threads, maximum speed and overlock width (maximum). It is the most capable in its class.
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