Brother Celeste Innov-is CX1 vs Pfaff performance icon
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Two high-end machines with a 10.1-inch screen, an automatic needle threader and a thread cutter. The Brother declares 760 stitches and 29 needle positions; the Pfaff stitches up to 9 mm wide and 310 mm to the right of the needle.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 60 × 22 × 35 cm |
| Weight | 17.1 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | — | 15.5 kg |
| Machine width | — | 600 mm |
| Machine height | — | 350 mm |
| Machine depth | — | 220 mm |
| LED lights | 7 | — |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | 1050 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 760 | 522 |
| Buttonhole styles | 16 | — |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch zigzag | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | 29 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 310 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 10.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, App |
The differences that matter
- Stitch width: 7 mm on the Celeste CX1, 9 mm on the performance icon → wider stitches on the Pfaff.
- Built-in stitches: 760 against 522 → more choice on the Brother.
- Connectivity: USB and Wi-Fi on the Brother, Wi-Fi and app on the Pfaff → a drive on one, an app on the other.
Which one to choose
Choose Brother Celeste Innov-is CX1 if…
Choose the Celeste CX1 if you want 760 stitches, 16 buttonhole types, 29 needle positions and a USB port as well as Wi-Fi. The compromise: stitch width reaches 7 mm instead of 9, and the machine weighs 17.1 kg against 15.5.
Choose Pfaff performance icon if…
Choose the performance icon if you need stitches up to 9 mm wide and 310 mm to the right of the needle for bulky work, with Wi-Fi and an app. The compromise: 522 stitches instead of 760, and a USB port is listed only on the Brother.
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