Brother SE700 vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with embroidery area, long side; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 ranks #6 of 13, Brother SE700 #11.
| Parameter |
SE700
Brother
F2 · Intermediate
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DESIGNER TOPAZ 40
Husqvarna Viking
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 6.83 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 100 mm | 240 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 100 mm | 150 mm |
| Embroidery unit | — | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | — | 800 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 135 | 150 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 10 | 1 |
| Machine weight | 6.83 kg | — |
| Supported file formats | — | DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), PES (Brother), EXP (Melco), VP3 (Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff) |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Included hoops | Set telaio medio (4" x 4") | DESIGNER Jewel Hoop (240x150) |
| On-screen design editing | — | Yes |
| LED lights | — | 3 |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 710 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 103 | 208 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | 7 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | — | 7 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 29 |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | — | Manual |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | — | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin, Upper thread |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | — |
| Included presser feet | 8 | 9 |
The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, long side: Brother SE700 100 mm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 240 mm
- Embroidery area, short side: Brother SE700 100 mm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 150 mm
Which one to choose
Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 if…
you value embroidery area, long side and embroidery area, short side.
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