Brother GX37 vs Brother SM3701

Technical comparison · Mechanical

In brief

Brother GX37 is the most capable in its class. Brother GX37 is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with maximum stitch width; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Brother GX37 ranks #1 of 15, Brother SM3701 #9.

Parameter
Brother GX37 GX37 Brother F1 · Entry
Brother SM3701 SM3701 Brother F1 · Entry
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price ~90–200 € ~90–200 €
Universal specs
Weight — 5.67 kg
Category specs
Machine weight — 5.67 kg
Power supply 110-120 V 110-120 V
Stitch selection Dials Dials
Maximum speed 850 spm 800 spm
Built-in stitches 37 37
Buttonhole type One-step One-step
Buttonhole styles 1 1
Stitch types Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch —
Maximum stitch width 7 mm 5 mm
Maximum stitch length 5 mm 4 mm
Feed dog pieces 7 —
Needle threader Automatic Automatic
Automatic thread cutter No —
Knee lifter No —
Adjustable presser foot pressure No —
Free arm Yes Yes
Start/stop button No —
Independent bobbin winder Yes —
Included presser feet 6 5

SewingSpecs Awards

Brother GX37

Most capable Entry

Highest technical score among the 11 sheets in the Mechanical category (entry-level tier): 79/100.

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Best value Entry

Best balance of technical score and price among the 8 sheets in the Mechanical category (entry-level tier): technical score 79/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.

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Brother SM3701

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Maximum stitch width: Brother GX37 7 mm vs Brother SM3701 5 mm
  • Maximum speed: Brother GX37 850 spm vs Brother SM3701 800 spm

Which one to choose

Choose Brother GX37 if…

you value maximum stitch width and maximum speed. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Brother GX37 sheet →

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