Brother ST150HDH vs Pfaff quilt expression 720

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Brother ST150HDH and Pfaff quilt expression 720 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~24.6×). Brother ST150HDH is the entry-level choice; Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Brother ST150HDH ST150HDH Brother F2 · Intermediate
Pfaff quilt expression 720 quilt expression 720 Pfaff F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price ~200–450 € ~5000–11000 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) 41.3 × 17.8 × 31.7 cm —
Weight 4.6 kg —
Category specs
Machine weight 4.6 kg —
Machine width 413 mm —
Machine height 317 mm —
Machine depth 178 mm —
Power supply 110-120 V —
Stitch selection — Touchscreen
Maximum speed 850 spm 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 50 428
Buttonhole type One-step —
Buttonhole styles 5 —
Maximum stitch width 7 mm 9 mm
Maximum stitch length 5 mm 6 mm
Space to the right of the needle 162.6 mm 250 mm
Arm workspace height 104.1 mm —
Feed dog pieces 7 —
Drop feed — Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system Walking foot included Integrated in the machine
Needle threader Automatic Built-in
Automatic thread cutter — Yes
Knee lifter — Yes
Automatic presser foot lifter — Yes
Thread tension — Automatic
Display LCD Colour touchscreen
Display size — 3.5 in
Start/stop button Yes Yes
Thread sensors — Bobbin
Included presser feet 9 —

The differences that matter

  • Space to the right of the needle: Brother ST150HDH 162.6 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 250 mm
  • Maximum stitch width: Brother ST150HDH 7 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 9 mm
  • Maximum speed: Brother ST150HDH 850 spm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 1050 spm
  • Dual feed / walking foot system: Brother ST150HDH Walking foot included · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Integrated in the machine
  • Needle threader: Brother ST150HDH Automatic · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Built-in

Which one to choose

Choose Brother ST150HDH if…

you prefer this set-up — dual feed / walking foot system: walking foot included; needle threader: automatic; display: lCD.

See the Brother ST150HDH sheet →

Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 if…

you value space to the right of the needle, maximum stitch width and maximum speed.

See the Pfaff quilt expression 720 sheet →

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