Brother CP100X vs Pfaff expression 710

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Brother CP100X and Pfaff expression 710 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11.1×). Brother CP100X is the entry-level choice; Pfaff expression 710 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Brother CP100X CP100X Brother F1 · Entry
Pfaff expression 710 expression 710 Pfaff F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price ~200–450 € ~2200–5000 €
Category specs
Maximum speed — 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 100 247
Buttonhole type One-step One-step
Buttonhole styles 8 —
Maximum stitch width — 9 mm
Maximum stitch length — 6 mm
Space to the right of the needle — 250 mm
Drop feed Yes Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system Walking foot included Integrated in the machine
Needle threader Automatic Built-in
Automatic thread cutter — Yes
Knee lifter No —
Automatic presser foot lifter — Yes
Thread tension — Automatic
Display LCD Colour touchscreen
Display size — 3.5 in
Start/stop button — Yes
Thread sensors — Bobbin
Included presser feet 10 —

The differences that matter

  • Dual feed / walking foot system: Brother CP100X Walking foot included · Pfaff expression 710 Integrated in the machine
  • Needle threader: Brother CP100X Automatic · Pfaff expression 710 Built-in
  • Display: Brother CP100X LCD · Pfaff expression 710 Colour touchscreen

Which one to choose

Choose Brother CP100X if…

It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Brother CP100X sheet →

Choose Pfaff expression 710 if…

you prefer this set-up — dual feed / walking foot system: integrated in the machine; needle threader: built-in; display: colour touchscreen.

See the Pfaff expression 710 sheet →

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