Brother SM3701 vs Janome HD718
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Janome HD718 is ahead on maximum stitch width; beyond that the two differ in needle threader, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Janome HD718 ranks #2 of 15, Brother SM3701 #9.
| Parameter |
SM3701
Brother
F1 · Entry
|
HD718
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~90–200 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 5.67 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 5.67 kg | — |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | — |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Dials |
| Maximum speed | 800 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 37 | 18 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | — |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | 6.5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Hook type | — | Horizontal rotary |
| Feed dog pieces | — | 5 |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Manual |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | No |
| Included presser feet | 5 | 7 |
| Presser foot attachment | — | Low shank, snap-on |
SewingSpecs Awards
Brother SM3701
No awards in this tier.
Janome HD718
Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Mechanical category (intermediate tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Maximum stitch width: Brother SM3701 5 mm vs Janome HD718 6.5 mm
- Needle threader: Brother SM3701 Automatic · Janome HD718 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Brother SM3701 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: automatic.
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