Brother Innov-is F580 vs Brother SE700
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Two mid-range Brother sewing and embroidery combos, for people who want to embroider as well as sew. What really sets them apart is the largest design each can stitch: 180 × 130 mm on the Innov-is F580, 100 × 100 mm on the SE700.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 6.83 kg |
| Voltage | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 180 mm | 100 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 130 mm | 100 mm |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 650 spm | — |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 193 | 135 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 13 | 10 |
| Machine weight | — | 6.83 kg |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, App | — |
| Included hoops | 2 | Set telaio medio (4" x 4") |
| LED lights | 2 | — |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 710 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 241 | 103 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | 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 | 7 mm | — |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | — |
| Needle positions | 15 | — |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | — |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | Automatic | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | — |
| Display size | 3.7 in | — |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Included presser feet | — | 8 |
SewingSpecs Awards
Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (intermediate tier): 89/100.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Embroidery area 180 × 130 mm vs 100 × 100 mm → on the SE700 the design has to fit a 4 × 4 inch hoop; on the F580 the limit is 180 × 130 mm.
- Built-in stitches 241 vs 103 → more choice when sewing on the F580.
- Built-in designs 193 vs 135, fonts 13 vs 10 → more designs and lettering styles already in memory on the F580.
Manufacturer-declared values.
Which one to choose
Choose Brother Innov-is F580 if…
You embroider designs wider than the 4 × 4 inch hoop that comes with the SE700. The box includes two hoops, and the machine has an automatic needle threader and a colour touchscreen. The trade-off is weight: 9.3 kg against 6.83 kg.
Choose Brother SE700 if…
You embroider small motifs, around 10 cm across, and sew now and then. The 4 × 4 inch hoop and 8 presser feet are included, and the machine weighs 6.83 kg. You give up the larger embroidery field and a shorter choice of built-in stitches.
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