bernette 38 vs Pfaff expression 710

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

bernette 38 and Pfaff expression 710 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5×). bernette 38 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff expression 710 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
bernette 38 38 bernette F1 · Entry
Pfaff expression 710 expression 710 Pfaff F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price ~450–1000 € ~2200–5000 €
Category specs
Maximum speed 820 spm 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 394 247
Buttonhole type — One-step
Buttonhole styles 8 —
Maximum stitch width 7 mm 9 mm
Maximum stitch length — 6 mm
Space to the right of the needle 170 mm 250 mm
Drop feed — Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system — Integrated in the machine
Needle threader — Built-in
Automatic thread cutter Yes Yes
Automatic presser foot lifter — Yes
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes —
Free arm Yes —
Thread tension — Automatic
Display LCD Colour touchscreen
Display size — 3.5 in
Start/stop button Yes Yes
Thread sensors — Bobbin
Included presser feet 8 —

The differences that matter

  • Space to the right of the needle: bernette 38 170 mm vs Pfaff expression 710 250 mm
  • Maximum stitch width: bernette 38 7 mm vs Pfaff expression 710 9 mm
  • Maximum speed: bernette 38 820 spm vs Pfaff expression 710 1050 spm
  • Display: bernette 38 LCD · Pfaff expression 710 Colour touchscreen

Which one to choose

Choose bernette 38 if…

you prefer this set-up — display: lCD.

See the bernette 38 sheet →

Choose Pfaff expression 710 if…

you value space to the right of the needle, maximum stitch width and maximum speed.

See the Pfaff expression 710 sheet →

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