BERNINA 570 QEE vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 is the most capable in its class. BERNINA 570 QEE and Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 differ in needle threader: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 ranks #1 of 13, BERNINA 570 QEE #3.
| Parameter |
570 QEE
Bernina
F3 · Advanced
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Designer Epic 3
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~11000–25000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 45 × 20 × 33 cm | — |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth with embroidery unit | 450 mm | — |
| Embroidery area, long side | — | 450 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | — | 450 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | — |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 250 | 912 |
| Free-arm embroidery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 7 | 8 |
| Machine weight | 11.2 kg | — |
| Supported file formats | DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), PES (Brother), EXP (Melco) | — |
| Machine width | 450 mm | — |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, App | — |
| Machine height | 330 mm | — |
| Machine depth | 200 mm | — |
| Included hoops | — | 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 |
| Power supply | Multi-voltage | — |
| On-screen design editing | Yes | — |
| Power consumption | 90 W | — |
| LED lights | 12 | — |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 1000 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 1450 | 871 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 16 | 16 |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 6 mm | — |
| Needle positions | 11 | 37 |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 310 mm |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Semi-automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | — |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in |
| Connectivity | — | USB, Wi-Fi |
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
- Needle threader: BERNINA 570 QEE Semi-automatic · Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Automatic
Which one to choose
Choose BERNINA 570 QEE if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: semi-automatic.
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 if…
It is the most capable in its class.
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