Brother Innov-is F580 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Brother Innov-is F580 and Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Brother Innov-is F580 is the entry-level choice; Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Innov-is F580
Brother
F2 · Intermediate
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Designer Ruby 90
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~11000–25000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 9.3 kg | — |
| Voltage | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 180 mm | — |
| Embroidery area, short side | 130 mm | — |
| Embroidery unit | — | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 650 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 193 | 651 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 13 | 8 |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, App | — |
| Design memory | — | 100 MB (My Stitches, via WiFi o chiavetta USB) |
| Included hoops | 2 | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm |
| LED lights | 2 | — |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 241 | 817 |
| Buttonhole type | 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 | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | — |
| Needle positions | 15 | 29 |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 310 mm |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | — |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | Automatic | — |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 3.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Connectivity | — | USB, Wi-Fi, App |
SewingSpecs Awards
Brother Innov-is F580
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 →Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: Brother Innov-is F580 650 spm vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 1000 spm
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
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