Brother Innov-is F560 vs Pfaff expression 710
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Stored stitches are almost the same, 241 against 247, and both machines have lowerable feed dogs and a needle threader. What separates them is the declared top speed: 850 stitches per minute on the Brother, 1050 on the Pfaff.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 9.3 kg | — |
| Voltage | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| LED lights | 2 | — |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 241 | 247 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | — |
| 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 | — | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 6 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 250 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 3.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
The differences that matter
Manufacturer-declared figures.
- Top speed: up to 850 against 1050 stitches per minute → on long seams the Pfaff covers more stitches a minute.
- Dual feed: built into the Pfaff → the top layer of fabric advances together with the bottom one.
Which one to choose
Choose Brother Innov-is F560 if…
The Brother has 10 one-step buttonhole types, a knee lifter and a free arm. The trade-off is a lower top speed.
Choose Pfaff expression 710 if…
For sewing several layers of fabric, the Pfaff has built-in dual feed, automatic presser-foot lift and automatic thread tension. The trade-off is the price: it sits in a higher price range.
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