bernette 35 vs Brother JX2517

Technical comparison · Mechanical

In brief

bernette 35 and Brother JX2517 differ in buttonhole type: 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, Brother JX2517 #9.

Parameter
bernette 35 35 bernette F1 · Entry
Brother JX2517 JX2517 Brother F1 · Entry
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price ~200–450 € —
Category specs
Power supply — 110-120 V
Stitch selection Dials Dials
Maximum speed — 900 spm
Built-in stitches 23 38
Buttonhole type One-step Four-step
Buttonhole styles 1 1
Stitch types — Zigzag stitch, Straight stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, 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 — 4
Drop feed Yes —
Needle threader Manual Manual
Automatic thread cutter — No
Knee lifter — No
Adjustable presser foot pressure — No
Free arm Yes Yes
Thread tension — Manual
Display — None
Start/stop button — No
Independent bobbin winder — No
Included presser feet 7 —

The differences that matter

  • Buttonhole type: bernette 35 One-step · Brother JX2517 Four-step

Which one to choose

Choose bernette 35 if…

you prefer this set-up — buttonhole type: one-step.

See the bernette 35 sheet →

Choose Brother JX2517 if…

you prefer this set-up — buttonhole type: four-step.

See the Brother JX2517 sheet →

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