Brother ST150HDH vs HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Two mid-range electronic machines with the same space to the right of the needle (about 163 mm). Speed, adjustments and weight differ: the Husqvarna Viking reaches 1000 spm and has adjustable presser-foot pressure, while the Brother weighs 4.6 kg against 6.52 kg. Speeds and weights are manufacturer-declared values.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 41.3 × 17.8 × 31.7 cm | – × – × 27.7 cm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg | 6.52 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 4.6 kg | 6.52 kg |
| Machine width | 413 mm | — |
| Machine height | 317 mm | 277 mm |
| Machine depth | 178 mm | — |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | Multi-voltage |
| Stitch selection | — | Buttons |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | 1000 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 50 | — |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 5 | 9 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 15 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 162.6 mm | 163 mm |
| Arm workspace height | 104.1 mm | 110 mm |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Presser foot lift | — | 6 mm |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Included presser feet | 9 | — |
The differences that matter
- Adjustable presser-foot pressure on the Husqvarna Viking → it adapts to the body of the fabric instead of putting up with it
- 5 vs 9 buttonhole types → the Husqvarna Viking covers more variants
- 104.1 vs 110 mm arm height → 6 mm more under the arm for bulky work
- 4.6 vs 6.52 kg → what it weighs to move around
Which one to choose
Choose Brother ST150HDH if…
the machine is moved around at every use: 4.6 kg against 6.52 kg, with an automatic needle threader. You give up speed (850 spm against 1000) and the presser-foot pressure adjustment the Husqvarna Viking declares.
Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 if…
you sew fabrics that differ a lot from one another: the presser-foot pressure is adjustable, the needle has 15 positions and there are 9 buttonhole types, at 1000 spm. The cost is 6.52 kg and a semi-automatic needle threader.
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