Brother Persona PRS100 vs Elna eXpressive 830
Technical comparison · Single-needle embroidery machines
Brother Persona PRS100 and Elna eXpressive 830 sit in the same category (single-needle embroidery machines). Brother Persona PRS100 is ahead on: maximum embroidery speed. Elna eXpressive 830 is ahead on: embroidery area, long side. On the category's technical index, Elna eXpressive 830 ranks #2 of 8, Brother Persona PRS100 #4.
| Parameter |
Persona PRS100
Brother
F3 · Advanced
|
eXpressive 830
Elna
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~2200–5000 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 56.6 × 46.2 × 33.5 cm |
| Weight | — | 11 kg |
| Power | 116 W | — |
| Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 203.2 mm | 280 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 203.2 mm | 200 mm |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 860 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 445 | 160 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 21 | 3 |
| Connectivity | USB | USB |
| Design memory | — | Memory capability up to 4MB of storage |
| 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" | RE28b 200x280mm, SQ20b 200x200mm, RE20b 140x200mm |
| On-screen design editing | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, long side: Brother Persona PRS100 203.2 mm vs Elna eXpressive 830 280 mm
- Maximum embroidery speed: Brother Persona PRS100 1000 spm vs Elna eXpressive 830 860 spm
Which one to choose
Choose Brother Persona PRS100 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
Choose Elna eXpressive 830 if…
you value embroidery area, long side.
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