BERNINA 735 PRO vs Brother CP100X

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

BERNINA 735 PRO and Brother CP100X are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~24.6×). Brother CP100X is the entry-level choice; BERNINA 735 PRO offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
BERNINA 735 PRO 735 PRO Bernina F4 · Semi-professional
Brother CP100X CP100X Brother F1 · Entry
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F1 — Entry
Price
Price ~5000–11000 € ~200–450 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) 52 × 21.5 × 35.5 cm —
Weight 14 kg —
Category specs
Machine weight 14 kg —
Machine width 520 mm —
Machine height 355 mm —
Machine depth 215 mm —
Power supply Multi-voltage —
Power consumption 140 W —
LED lights 30 —
Stitch selection Touchscreen —
Maximum speed 1000 spm —
Built-in stitches 1753 100
Buttonhole type One-step One-step
Buttonhole styles 15 8
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 —
Maximum stitch length 6 mm —
Needle positions 11 —
Drop feed — Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system — Walking foot included
Needle threader Automatic Automatic
Automatic thread cutter Yes —
Knee lifter Yes No
Automatic presser foot lifter Yes —
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes —
Free arm Yes —
Display Colour touchscreen LCD
Display size 7 in —
Start/stop button Yes —
Thread sensors Bobbin, Upper thread —
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, App —
Included presser feet — 10

The differences that matter

  • Display: BERNINA 735 PRO Colour touchscreen · Brother CP100X LCD

Which one to choose

Choose BERNINA 735 PRO if…

you prefer this set-up — display: colour touchscreen.

See the BERNINA 735 PRO sheet →

Choose Brother CP100X if…

It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Brother CP100X sheet →

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