bernette 62 AIRLOCK vs Brother CV3440

Technical comparison · Coverstitch machines

In brief

Brother CV3440 is the cheapest in its class. bernette 62 AIRLOCK is ahead on maximum speed; beyond that the two differ in stitch types and looper threading, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Brother CV3440 ranks #4 of 7, bernette 62 AIRLOCK #5.

Parameter
bernette 62 AIRLOCK 62 AIRLOCK bernette F2 · Intermediate
Brother CV3440 CV3440 Brother F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price ~1000–2200 € ~450–1000 €
Category specs
Needles, maximum — 3
Stitch types Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch Triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch
Differential feed — Yes
Looper threading Air (jet-air) Manual
Needle threader Manual —
Free arm Yes Yes
Space to the right of the needle 130 mm —
Knee lifter Yes —
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes Yes
Maximum speed 1300 spm 1000 spm

The differences that matter

  • Maximum speed: bernette 62 AIRLOCK 1300 spm vs Brother CV3440 1000 spm
  • Stitch types: bernette 62 AIRLOCK Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch · Brother CV3440 Triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch
  • Looper threading: bernette 62 AIRLOCK Air (jet-air) · Brother CV3440 Manual

Which one to choose

Choose bernette 62 AIRLOCK if…

you value maximum speed.

See the bernette 62 AIRLOCK sheet →

Choose Brother CV3440 if…

It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Brother CV3440 sheet →

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