bernette 38 vs PFAFF expression 715
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
bernette 38 and PFAFF expression 715 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5×). bernette 38 is the entry-level choice; PFAFF expression 715 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
38
bernette
F1 · Entry
|
expression 715
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | – × – × 30.7 cm |
| Weight | — | 11.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | — | 11.5 kg |
| Machine height | — | 307 mm |
| Power supply | — | Multi-voltage |
| Maximum speed | 820 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 394 | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 8 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 6 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | 170 mm | 250 mm |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | — | Automatic |
| 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 | — | 8 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: bernette 38 170 mm vs PFAFF expression 715 250 mm
- Maximum stitch width: bernette 38 7 mm vs PFAFF expression 715 9 mm
- Maximum speed: bernette 38 820 spm vs PFAFF expression 715 1000 spm
- Display: bernette 38 LCD · PFAFF expression 715 Colour touchscreen
Which one to choose
Choose PFAFF expression 715 if…
you value space to the right of the needle, maximum stitch width and maximum speed.
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