Brother CP100X vs Pfaff quilt expression 720

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Brother CP100X and Pfaff quilt expression 720 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~24.6×). Brother CP100X is the entry-level choice; Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Brother CP100X CP100X Brother F1 · Entry
Pfaff quilt expression 720 quilt expression 720 Pfaff F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price ~200–450 € ~5000–11000 €
Category specs
Stitch selection — Touchscreen
Maximum speed — 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 100 428
Buttonhole type 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 Yes
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 quilt expression 720 Integrated in the machine
  • Needle threader: Brother CP100X Automatic · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Built-in
  • Display: Brother CP100X LCD · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Colour touchscreen

Which one to choose

Choose Brother CP100X if…

It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Brother CP100X sheet →

Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 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 quilt expression 720 sheet →

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