bernette 38 vs Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
bernette 38 and Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~3.1×). bernette 38 is the entry-level choice; Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
38
bernette
F1 · Entry
|
Memory Craft MC 6700P
Janome
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | 2249 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 11 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| LED lights | — | 6 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminium |
| Maximum speed | 820 spm | 1200 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 394 | 200 |
| Buttonhole styles | 8 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 91 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 170 mm | 255 mm |
| Arm workspace height | — | 120 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | — | 7 |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Walking foot included |
| Needle threader | — | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | — | Manual |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
SewingSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Most capable Advanced
Highest technical score among the 7 sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (advanced tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Best value Advanced
Best balance of technical score and price among the 7 sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (advanced tier): list price €2249, technical score 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: bernette 38 170 mm vs Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P 255 mm
- Maximum stitch width: bernette 38 7 mm vs Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P 9 mm
- Maximum speed: bernette 38 820 spm vs Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P 1200 spm
Which one to choose
Choose Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P if…
you value space to the right of the needle, maximum stitch width and maximum speed.
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