BERNINA 735 PRO vs Pfaff expression 710

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Pfaff expression 710 is ahead on maximum stitch width; beyond that the two differ in needle threader and thread sensors, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Pfaff expression 710 ranks #5 of 29, BERNINA 735 PRO #28.

Parameter
BERNINA 735 PRO 735 PRO Bernina F4 · Semi-professional
Pfaff expression 710 expression 710 Pfaff F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F3 — Advanced
Price
Price ~5000–11000 € ~2200–5000 €
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 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 1753 247
Buttonhole type One-step 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 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 Automatic Built-in
Automatic thread cutter Yes Yes
Knee lifter 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 3.5 in
Start/stop button Yes Yes
Thread sensors Bobbin, Upper thread Bobbin
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, App —

The differences that matter

  • Maximum stitch width: BERNINA 735 PRO 5.5 mm vs Pfaff expression 710 9 mm
  • Maximum speed: BERNINA 735 PRO 1000 spm vs Pfaff expression 710 1050 spm
  • Needle threader: BERNINA 735 PRO Automatic · Pfaff expression 710 Built-in
  • Thread sensors: BERNINA 735 PRO Bobbin, Upper thread · Pfaff expression 710 Bobbin

Which one to choose

Choose BERNINA 735 PRO if…

you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic.

See the BERNINA 735 PRO sheet →

Choose Pfaff expression 710 if…

you value maximum stitch width and maximum speed.

See the Pfaff expression 710 sheet →

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