bernette 59 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
bernette 59 and Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11.2×). bernette 59 is the entry-level choice; Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
59
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
|
Designer Epic 2
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~11000–25000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 180 mm | — |
| Embroidery area, short side | 120 mm | — |
| Embroidery unit | Included | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 600 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 268 | — |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 11 | — |
| Supported file formats | EXP (Melco), PES (Brother), DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), VP3 (Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff) | — |
| Included hoops | 2 telai inclusi, fra cui il Multi-Position Hoop 120 x 300 mm | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm |
| On-screen design editing | Yes | — |
| LED lights | 2 | — |
| Maximum speed | 800 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 500 | 840 |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | — |
| Needle positions | — | 37 |
| Needle system | 130/705 H | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 170 mm | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | — |
| Needle threader | Semi-automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | — |
| Display size | 3.5 in | — |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin, Upper thread | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, App | USB, App |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: bernette 59 600 spm vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 1000 spm
- Needle threader: bernette 59 Semi-automatic · Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 Automatic
- Connectivity: bernette 59 Wi-Fi, App · Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 USB, App
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 59 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: semi-automatic.
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
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