Brother CP100X vs PFAFF expression 715

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Brother CP100X and PFAFF expression 715 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11.1×). Brother CP100X is the entry-level choice; PFAFF expression 715 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Brother CP100X CP100X Brother F1 · Entry
PFAFF expression 715 expression 715 Pfaff F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price ~200–450 € ~2200–5000 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) — – × – × 30.7 cm
Weight — 11.5 kg
Category specs
Machine weight — 11.5 kg
Machine height — 307 mm
Power supply — Multi-voltage
Maximum speed — 1000 spm
Built-in stitches 100 —
Buttonhole type One-step —
Buttonhole styles 8 —
Stitch types — Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch
Maximum stitch width — 9 mm
Maximum stitch length — 6 mm
Space to the right of the needle — 250 mm
Drop feed Yes —
Dual feed / walking foot system Walking foot included Integrated in the machine
Needle threader Automatic Automatic
Automatic thread cutter — Yes
Knee lifter No —
Automatic presser foot lifter — Yes
Thread tension — Automatic
Display LCD Colour touchscreen
Display size — 8 in
Start/stop button — Yes
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Included presser feet 10 —

The differences that matter

  • Dual feed / walking foot system: Brother CP100X Walking foot included · PFAFF expression 715 Integrated in the machine
  • Display: Brother CP100X LCD · PFAFF expression 715 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 715 if…

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

See the PFAFF expression 715 sheet →

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