Brother JX2517 vs Brother SM3701
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Brother JX2517 is ahead on maximum speed; beyond that the two differ in buttonhole type and needle threader, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Brother JX2517 ranks #7 of 15, Brother SM3701 #9.
| Parameter |
JX2517
Brother
F1 · Entry
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SM3701
Brother
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~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 | 900 spm | 800 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 38 | 37 |
| Buttonhole type | Four-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | 1 |
| Stitch types | Zigzag stitch, Straight stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, Stretch blind hem stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | 4 | — |
| Needle threader | Manual | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | No | — |
| Knee lifter | No | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | No | — |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | Manual | — |
| Display | None | — |
| Start/stop button | No | — |
| Independent bobbin winder | No | — |
| Included presser feet | — | 5 |
The differences that matter
- Maximum speed: Brother JX2517 900 spm vs Brother SM3701 800 spm
- Buttonhole type: Brother JX2517 Four-step · Brother SM3701 One-step
- Needle threader: Brother JX2517 Manual · Brother SM3701 Automatic
Which one to choose
Choose Brother SM3701 if…
you prefer this set-up — buttonhole type: one-step; needle threader: automatic.
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