Brother Innov-is A65 vs Pfaff expression 710
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Brother Innov-is A65 and Pfaff expression 710 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5×). Brother Innov-is A65 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff expression 710 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Innov-is A65
Brother
F1 · Entry
|
expression 710
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 6.5 kg | — |
| Power | 46 W | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 6.5 kg | — |
| LED lights | 1 | — |
| Stitch selection | Dials | — |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 60 | 247 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 6 | — |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch zigzag | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 250 mm |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | Manual | Automatic |
| Display | LCD | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: Brother Innov-is A65 7 mm vs Pfaff expression 710 9 mm
- Maximum speed: Brother Innov-is A65 850 spm vs Pfaff expression 710 1050 spm
- Needle threader: Brother Innov-is A65 Automatic · Pfaff expression 710 Built-in
- Thread tension: Brother Innov-is A65 Manual · Pfaff expression 710 Automatic
- Display: Brother Innov-is A65 LCD · Pfaff expression 710 Colour touchscreen
Which one to choose
Choose Brother Innov-is A65 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic; thread tension: manual; display: lCD.
Choose Pfaff expression 710 if…
you value maximum stitch width and maximum speed.
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