BERNINA 735 PRO vs Pfaff performance icon
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Two semi-professional machines that part ways on stitch width: 5.5 mm on the BERNINA, 9 mm on the Pfaff. That sets how wide a zigzag can go.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 52 × 21.5 × 35.5 cm | 60 × 22 × 35 cm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 14 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Machine width | 520 mm | 600 mm |
| Machine height | 355 mm | 350 mm |
| Machine depth | 215 mm | 220 mm |
| Power supply | Multi-voltage | — |
| Power consumption | 140 W | — |
| LED lights | 30 | — |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | 1000 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 1753 | 522 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 15 | — |
| 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 | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | 11 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 310 mm |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 7 in | 10.1 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin, Upper thread | Bobbin |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, App | Wi-Fi, App |
The differences that matter
Manufacturer-declared figures.
- Maximum stitch width: 5.5 mm against 9 mm → the Pfaff covers much wider zigzags.
- Built-in stitches: 1753 against 522 → the BERNINA stores far more to choose from.
- Display: 7 against 10.1 inches → on the Pfaff the stitch menu is spread over a larger surface.
- Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi and app against Wi-Fi and app → the BERNINA adds a USB port.
Which one to choose
Choose BERNINA 735 PRO if…
For a very wide repertoire of stitches and buttonholes (15 types, one-step), the BERNINA also adds an upper-thread sensor and a USB port on top of Wi-Fi and the app. The trade-off is a narrower stitch.
Choose Pfaff performance icon if…
For wide stitches and multi-layer fabric, the Pfaff has built-in dual feed, feed dogs that can be lowered and a very large screen. The trade-off is a smaller stitch repertoire.
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