Brother CP100X vs Elna eXcellence 730PRO
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Brother CP100X and Elna eXcellence 730PRO are not direct competitors: different use classes. Brother CP100X is the entry-level choice; Elna eXcellence 730PRO offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
CP100X
Brother
F1 · Entry
|
eXcellence 730PRO
Elna
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | — |
| Category specs | ||
| LED lights | — | 5 |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | — | 1000 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 100 | 170 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 8 | 10 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | — | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 91 |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 280 mm |
| Arm workspace height | — | 120 mm |
| Hook type | — | Horizontal rotary |
| Feed dog pieces | — | 7 |
| Drop feed | Yes | — |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | Walking foot included |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Knee lifter | No | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Included presser feet | 10 | — |
The differences that matter
- Needle threader: Brother CP100X Automatic · Elna eXcellence 730PRO Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Elna eXcellence 730PRO if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: built-in.
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