Brother Persona PRS100 vs Elna 8100
Technical comparison · Single-needle embroidery machines
Brother Persona PRS100 and Elna 8100 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Elna 8100 is the entry-level choice; Brother Persona PRS100 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Persona PRS100
Brother
F3 · Advanced
|
8100
Elna
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~2200–5000 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Power | 116 W | — |
| Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 203.2 mm | — |
| Embroidery area, short side | 203.2 mm | — |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 650 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 445 | 55 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 21 | 3 |
| Supported file formats | — | JEF (Janome) |
| Connectivity | USB | USB |
| Included hoops | 8" x 8" (200 x 200 mm), 4" x 4" (100 x 100 mm); telai compatti: 1,3" x 3", 2" x 2", 1,5" x 1,75", 1,6" x 2,75" | 140 x 140 mm |
| On-screen design editing | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: Brother Persona PRS100 1000 spm vs Elna 8100 650 spm
Which one to choose
Choose Brother Persona PRS100 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
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