Brother SE700 vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
The Brother SE700 and the Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 both sew and embroider, but the embroidery area differs: 100 × 100 mm on the Brother, 170 × 100 mm on the Singer (manufacturer's stated values). It matters most if the designs you have in mind are longer than 10 cm.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~200–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 6.83 kg | 7 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 100 mm | 170 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Embroidery unit | — | Included |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 135 | — |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 10 | — |
| Machine weight | 6.83 kg | — |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Included hoops | Set telaio medio (4" x 4") | 170 mm x 100 mm |
| Power supply | — | Multi-voltage |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Maximum speed | 710 spm | 900 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 103 | — |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | — | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 4.5 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 29 |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Upper thread, Bobbin |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | — |
| Included presser feet | 8 | — |
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Best value Intermediate
Best balance of technical score and price among the 5 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (intermediate tier): technical score 52/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Intermediate
The lowest estimated price range among the sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (intermediate tier): 200–450 €. It is an editorial estimate, not a selling price.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Embroidery area → 100 × 100 mm on the Brother, 170 × 100 mm on the Singer: the whole difference is on the long side.
- Designs and fonts → 135 designs and 10 fonts built into the Brother.
- Thread cutting → automatic on the Brother: no cutting by hand at the end of a seam.
- Presser foot → adjustable pressure on the Singer: it can be set to the thickness of the fabric.
Which one to choose
Choose Brother SE700 if…
Choose the SE700 if you want ready-made designs: 135 built-in motifs and 10 fonts for initials and lettering, a 4 × 4 inch hoop included, automatic thread cutting and 10 buttonhole types. The trade-off: designs have to fit within 100 × 100 mm.
Choose Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 if…
Choose the Singer if you embroider lettering or long borders in a single hooping: 170 mm on the long side, with the 170 × 100 mm hoop included. It sews with a metal frame, free arm, adjustable presser-foot pressure and 29 needle positions. The trade-off: the short side stays at 100 mm, as on the Brother, so only the length grows.
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