Brother Persona PRS100 vs Elna 8100

Technical comparison · Single-needle embroidery machines

In brief

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
Elna 8100 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.

See the Brother Persona PRS100 sheet →

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