Brother CV3550 vs Janome CoverPro 1000CPX
Technical comparison · Coverstitch machines
Brother CV3550 is ahead on maximum threads; beyond that the two differ in stitch types, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Brother CV3550 ranks #1 of 4, Janome CoverPro 1000CPX #4.
| Parameter |
CV3550
Brother
F2 · Intermediate
|
CoverPro 1000CPX
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 8 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Coverstitch width | — | 3 mm, 6 mm mm |
| Maximum threads | 5 | 4 |
| Needles, minimum | — | 1 |
| Needles, maximum | — | 3 |
| Stitch types | Chain stitch, Double coverstitch (narrow), Double coverstitch (wide), Triple coverstitch | 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 |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Space to the right of the needle | 155 mm | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum speed | — | 1000 spm |
SewingSpecs Awards
Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Coverstitch machines category (intermediate tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Best value Intermediate
Best balance of technical score and price among the 6 sheets in the Coverstitch machines category (intermediate tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Maximum threads: Brother CV3550 5 vs Janome CoverPro 1000CPX 4
- Stitch types: Brother CV3550 Chain stitch, Double coverstitch (narrow), Double coverstitch (wide), Triple coverstitch · Janome CoverPro 1000CPX Triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch
Which one to choose
Choose Janome CoverPro 1000CPX if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch types: triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch.
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