bernette 35 vs Brother SM3701
Technical comparison · Mechanical
bernette 35 and Brother SM3701 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, Brother SM3701 #11.
| Parameter |
35
bernette
F1 · Entry
|
SM3701
Brother
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | ~90–200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 5.67 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | — | 5.67 kg |
| Power supply | — | 110-120 V |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Dials |
| Maximum speed | — | 800 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 23 | 37 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | 170.2 mm | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | — |
| Needle threader | Manual | Automatic |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Included presser feet | 7 | 5 |
The differences that matter
- Needle threader: bernette 35 Manual · Brother SM3701 Automatic
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 35 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: manual.
Choose Brother SM3701 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic.
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