bernette 59 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
bernette 59 and Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11.2×). bernette 59 is the entry-level choice; Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
59
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
|
Designer Epic 3
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~11000–25000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 180 mm | 450 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 120 mm | 450 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | — |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 600 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 268 | 912 |
| Free-arm embroidery | — | Yes |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 11 | 8 |
| 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 Regal Hoop (465x260 mm), DESIGNER Royal Hoop II (360x200 mm), DESIGNER Jewel Hoop II (240x150 mm), DESIGNER Splendid Square Hoop II (120x120 mm), adattatore per telai |
| On-screen design editing | Yes | — |
| LED lights | 2 | — |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 800 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 500 | 871 |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 16 |
| 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 | 310 mm |
| Drop feed | Yes | — |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Semi-automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 3.5 in | 10.1 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | — |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin, Upper thread | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, App | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
SewingSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 5 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (semi-professional tier): 78/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, long side: bernette 59 180 mm vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm
- Embroidery area, short side: bernette 59 120 mm vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm
- Maximum embroidery speed: bernette 59 600 spm vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 1000 spm
- Needle threader: bernette 59 Semi-automatic · Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Automatic
- Connectivity: bernette 59 Wi-Fi, App · Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 USB, Wi-Fi
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 59 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: semi-automatic.
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 if…
you value embroidery area, long side, embroidery area, short side and maximum embroidery speed. It is the most capable in its class.
This comparison points to the two product pages, where you'll find the complete data and the official links.