Brother SE700 vs Janome Continental M17
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Brother SE700 and Janome Continental M17 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Brother SE700 is the entry-level choice; Janome Continental M17 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
SE700
Brother
F2 · Intermediate
|
Continental M17
Janome
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | 16499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 6.83 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 100 mm | 460 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 100 mm | 280 mm |
| Maximum embroidery speed | — | 1200 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 135 | 1230 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 10 | 10 |
| Machine weight | 6.83 kg | — |
| Supported file formats | — | JEF (Janome), JEF+ (Janome), JPX (Janome) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Included hoops | Set telaio medio (4" x 4") | Größter Stickrahmen 280 mm x 460 mm aus Carbon + 3 weitere Rahmen |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Maximum speed | 710 spm | 1300 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 103 | 850 |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | 13 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Needle positions | — | 91 |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 343 mm |
| Arm workspace height | — | 140 mm |
| Needle threader | — | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | — | Colour touchscreen |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Upper thread |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | — |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, long side: Brother SE700 100 mm vs Janome Continental M17 460 mm
- Embroidery area, short side: Brother SE700 100 mm vs Janome Continental M17 280 mm
Which one to choose
Choose Janome Continental M17 if…
you value embroidery area, long side and embroidery area, short side.
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