bernette 77 vs Pfaff quilt expression 720

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

bernette 77 and Pfaff quilt expression 720 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). bernette 77 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
bernette 77 77 bernette F3 · Advanced
Pfaff quilt expression 720 quilt expression 720 Pfaff F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price ~1000–2200 € ~5000–11000 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) 50.9 × 20 × 31.5 cm —
Weight 9.21 kg —
Category specs
Machine weight 9.21 kg —
Machine width 509 mm —
Machine height 315 mm —
Machine depth 200 mm —
Power supply Multi-voltage —
Power consumption 90 W —
LED lights 4 —
Stitch selection Touchscreen Touchscreen
Maximum speed 1000 spm 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 500 428
Buttonhole type One-step —
Buttonhole styles 17 —
Stitch types Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, 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 230 mm 250 mm
Hook type Horizontal rotary —
Drop feed — Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system Integrated in the machine Integrated in the machine
Needle threader — Built-in
Automatic thread cutter Yes Yes
Knee lifter Yes Yes
Automatic presser foot lifter — Yes
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes —
Free arm Yes —
Thread tension — Automatic
Display Colour touchscreen Colour touchscreen
Display size 5 in 3.5 in
Start/stop button Yes Yes
Thread sensors — Bobbin
Included presser feet 8 —

The differences that matter

  • Maximum stitch width: bernette 77 7 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 9 mm
  • Space to the right of the needle: bernette 77 230 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 250 mm
  • Maximum speed: bernette 77 1000 spm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 1050 spm

Which one to choose

Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 if…

you value maximum stitch width, space to the right of the needle and maximum speed.

See the Pfaff quilt expression 720 sheet →

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