bernette 38 vs BERNINA 435

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

bernette 38 and BERNINA 435 sit in the same category (electronic and computerised). bernette 38 is ahead on: maximum stitch width. BERNINA 435 is ahead on: maximum speed. On the category's technical index, bernette 38 ranks #26 of 31, BERNINA 435 #30.

Parameter
bernette 38 38 bernette F1 · Entry
BERNINA 435 435 Bernina F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price ~450–1000 € ~1000–2200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) — 42.3 × 20 × 33 cm
Weight — 9.5 kg
Category specs
Machine weight — 9.5 kg
Machine width — 423 mm
Machine height — 330 mm
Machine depth — 200 mm
Power supply — Multi-voltage
Power consumption — 90 W
LED lights — 8
Stitch selection — Touchscreen
Maximum speed 820 spm 900 spm
Built-in stitches 394 651
Buttonhole type — One-step
Buttonhole styles 8 9
Stitch types — Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch
Maximum stitch width 7 mm 5.5 mm
Maximum stitch length — 6 mm
Needle positions — 11
Space to the right of the needle 170 mm —
Needle threader — Semi-automatic
Automatic thread cutter Yes No
Knee lifter — Yes
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes Yes
Free arm Yes Yes
Display LCD Colour touchscreen
Display size — 4.3 in
Start/stop button Yes Yes
Included presser feet 8 —

The differences that matter

  • Maximum stitch width: bernette 38 7 mm vs BERNINA 435 5.5 mm
  • Maximum speed: bernette 38 820 spm vs BERNINA 435 900 spm
  • Display: bernette 38 LCD · BERNINA 435 Colour touchscreen

Which one to choose

Choose bernette 38 if…

you value maximum stitch width.

See the bernette 38 sheet →

Choose BERNINA 435 if…

you value maximum speed.

See the BERNINA 435 sheet →

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