Brother SM3701 vs HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25

Technical comparison · Mechanical

In brief

Brother SM3701 and HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 sit in the same category (mechanical). Brother SM3701 is ahead on: maximum speed. HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 is ahead on: maximum stitch width. On the category's technical index, HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 ranks #5 of 15, Brother SM3701 #9.

Parameter
Brother SM3701 SM3701 Brother F1 · Entry
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price ~90–200 € ~200–450 €
Universal specs
Weight 5.67 kg 6.1 kg
Category specs
Machine weight 5.67 kg —
Power supply 110-120 V Multi-voltage
Power consumption — 70 W
Stitch selection Dials Dials
Maximum speed 800 spm 750 spm
Built-in stitches 37 32
Buttonhole type One-step One-step
Buttonhole styles 1 —
Stitch types — Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch
Maximum stitch width 5 mm 6 mm
Maximum stitch length 4 mm 4 mm
Drop feed — Yes
Needle threader Automatic Semi-automatic
Automatic thread cutter — No
Adjustable presser foot pressure — Yes
Presser foot lift — 6.5 mm
Free arm Yes Yes
Display — None
Included presser feet 5 8

The differences that matter

  • Maximum stitch width: Brother SM3701 5 mm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 6 mm
  • Maximum speed: Brother SM3701 800 spm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 750 spm
  • Power supply: Brother SM3701 110-120 V · HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 Multi-voltage
  • Needle threader: Brother SM3701 Automatic · HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 Semi-automatic

Which one to choose

Choose Brother SM3701 if…

you value maximum speed.

See the Brother SM3701 sheet →

Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 if…

you value maximum stitch width.

See the HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 25 sheet →

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