Brother CV3440 vs Elna easycover

Technical comparison · Coverstitch machines

In brief

Brother CV3440 is the most capable in its class. Brother CV3440 and Elna easycover differ in looper threading: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer.

Parameter
Brother CV3440 CV3440 Brother F2 · Intermediate
Elna easycover easycover Elna F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price ~450–1000 € ~450–1000 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) — 41.4 × 24.3 × 33.5 cm
Weight — 8.6 kg
Category specs
Coverstitch width — 3 mm, 6 mm mm
Chain-off for coverstitch — Yes
Needles, maximum 3 3
Available stitches — 14
Stitch types Triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch —
Differential feed Yes —
Differential feed ratio (minimum) — 0.5
Differential feed ratio (maximum) — 2.25
Stitch length (minimum) — 1 mm
Stitch length (maximum) — 4 mm
Looper threading Manual Assisted
Needle threader — Manual
Free arm Yes Yes
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes Yes
Maximum speed 1000 spm 1000 spm

The differences that matter

  • Looper threading: Brother CV3440 Manual · Elna easycover Assisted

Which one to choose

Choose Brother CV3440 if…

It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Brother CV3440 sheet →

Choose Elna easycover if…

you prefer this set-up — looper threading: assisted.

See the Elna easycover sheet →

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