Elna eXcellence 730PRO vs Pfaff performance icon
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Two high-end electronic machines for people who often sew large or multi-layer pieces. The deciding point is dual feed, the system that also moves the top layer of fabric: on the Pfaff it is built in, on the Elna you fit the walking foot supplied with it.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 60 × 22 × 35 cm |
| Weight | — | 15.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | — | 15.5 kg |
| Machine width | — | 600 mm |
| Machine height | — | 350 mm |
| Machine depth | — | 220 mm |
| LED lights | 5 | — |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | 1000 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 170 | 522 |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | — |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | 91 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 280 mm | 310 mm |
| Arm workspace height | 120 mm | — |
| Hook type | Horizontal rotary | — |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display | LCD | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Independent bobbin winder | Yes | — |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, App |
The differences that matter
- Dual feed: walking foot supplied vs built in → on the Pfaff there is nothing to fit; on the Elna you attach the foot before sewing.
- Space to the right of the needle: 280 vs 310 mm → 30 mm more room for fabric on the Pfaff.
- Built-in stitches: 170 vs 522 → the Pfaff offers far more stitches to choose from.
- Display: LCD vs 10.1-inch colour touchscreen with Wi-Fi and app → the Pfaff connects to an app over Wi-Fi.
Which one to choose
Choose Elna eXcellence 730PRO if…
You mostly sew garments and household items of normal size and only need dual feed now and then: the supplied walking foot is enough, and in the meantime you get 10 buttonhole types, adjustable presser foot pressure and a free arm. You accept 280 mm to the right of the needle against the Pfaff's 310, and 170 built-in stitches against 522.
Choose Pfaff performance icon if…
Your Monday job is bulky or multi-layer work and you want dual feed always ready, with no foot to change. You get 310 mm to the right of the needle, 522 stitches, a 10.1-inch colour touchscreen, Wi-Fi and an app. In return the machine takes 60 cm of width and weighs 15.5 kg.
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