Brother SM3701 vs Elna eXplore 150
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Brother SM3701 is ahead on maximum speed; beyond that the two differ in buttonhole type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Brother SM3701 ranks #9 of 15, Elna eXplore 150 #12.
| Parameter |
SM3701
Brother
F1 · Entry
|
eXplore 150
Elna
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~90–200 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 5.67 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 5.67 kg | — |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | — |
| LED lights | — | 1 |
| Stitch selection | Dials | — |
| Maximum speed | 800 spm | 700 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 37 | 6 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Four-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Hook type | — | Horizontal rotary |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | Automatic | — |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | No |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Manual |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Included presser feet | 5 | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum speed: Brother SM3701 800 spm vs Elna eXplore 150 700 spm
- Buttonhole type: Brother SM3701 One-step · Elna eXplore 150 Four-step
Which one to choose
Choose Elna eXplore 150 if…
you prefer this set-up — buttonhole type: four-step.
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