Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 and HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 is the entry-level choice; Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Designer Epic 2
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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DESIGNER TOPAZ 40
Husqvarna Viking
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | — | 240 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | — | 150 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 800 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | — | 150 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | — | 1 |
| Supported file formats | — | DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), PES (Brother), EXP (Melco), VP3 (Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff) |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Included hoops | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm | DESIGNER Jewel Hoop (240x150) |
| On-screen design editing | — | Yes |
| LED lights | — | 3 |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Built-in stitches | 840 | 208 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 7 |
| 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 | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Needle positions | 37 | 29 |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Manual |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | — | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin, Upper thread |
| Connectivity | USB, App | — |
| Included presser feet | — | 9 |
The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 1000 spm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 800 spm
- Needle threader: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 Automatic · HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 Manual
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: manual.
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