bernette 62 AIRLOCK vs Brother CV3550
Technical comparison · Coverstitch machines
Brother CV3550 is the most capable in its class. Brother CV3550 is ahead on space to the right of the needle; beyond that the two differ in stitch types, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Brother CV3550 ranks #1 of 7, bernette 62 AIRLOCK #5.
| Parameter |
62 AIRLOCK
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
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CV3550
Brother
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 8 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | — | 5 |
| Stitch types | Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch | Chain stitch, Double coverstitch (narrow), Double coverstitch (wide), Triple coverstitch |
| Looper threading | Air (jet-air) | — |
| Needle threader | Manual | — |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Space to the right of the needle | 130 mm | 155 mm |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | — |
SewingSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Coverstitch machines category (intermediate tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Best value Intermediate
Best balance of technical score and price among the 6 sheets in the Coverstitch machines category (intermediate tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: bernette 62 AIRLOCK 130 mm vs Brother CV3550 155 mm
- Stitch types: bernette 62 AIRLOCK Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch · Brother CV3550 Chain stitch, Double coverstitch (narrow), Double coverstitch (wide), Triple coverstitch
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 62 AIRLOCK if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch types: double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch.
Choose Brother CV3550 if…
you value space to the right of the needle. It is the best value for money in its class.
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