BERNINA 435 vs Pfaff quilt expression 720
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
BERNINA 435 and Pfaff quilt expression 720 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5×). BERNINA 435 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 |
435
Bernina
F2 · Intermediate
|
quilt expression 720
Pfaff
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 42.3 × 20 × 33 cm | — |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 9.5 kg | — |
| Machine width | 423 mm | — |
| Machine height | 330 mm | — |
| Machine depth | 200 mm | — |
| Power supply | Multi-voltage | — |
| Power consumption | 90 W | — |
| LED lights | 8 | — |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 900 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 651 | 428 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 9 | — |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 5.5 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 6 mm | 6 mm |
| Needle positions | 11 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 250 mm |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Semi-automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | No | 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 | 4.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: BERNINA 435 5.5 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 9 mm
- Maximum speed: BERNINA 435 900 spm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 1050 spm
- Needle threader: BERNINA 435 Semi-automatic · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose BERNINA 435 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: semi-automatic.
Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 if…
you value maximum stitch width and maximum speed.
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