bernette 38 vs BERNINA 735 PRO
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
bernette 38 and BERNINA 735 PRO are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11×). bernette 38 is the entry-level choice; BERNINA 735 PRO offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
38
bernette
F1 · Entry
|
735 PRO
Bernina
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 52 × 21.5 × 35.5 cm |
| Weight | — | 14 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | — | 14 kg |
| Machine width | — | 520 mm |
| Machine height | — | 355 mm |
| Machine depth | — | 215 mm |
| Power supply | — | Multi-voltage |
| Power consumption | — | 140 W |
| LED lights | — | 30 |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 820 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 394 | 1753 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 8 | 15 |
| 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 | — | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Display | LCD | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 7 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin, Upper thread |
| Connectivity | — | USB, Wi-Fi, App |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: bernette 38 7 mm vs BERNINA 735 PRO 5.5 mm
- Maximum speed: bernette 38 820 spm vs BERNINA 735 PRO 1000 spm
- Display: bernette 38 LCD · BERNINA 735 PRO Colour touchscreen
Which one to choose
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