Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 50
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 and HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 50 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 50 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 50
Husqvarna Viking
F3 · Advanced
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | — | 360 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | — | 200 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 800 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | — | 159 |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Design memory | — | My Files and USB Embroidery stick |
| Included hoops | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm | DESIGNER Royal Hoop (360x200 mm), DESIGNER Splendid Square Hoop (120x120 mm) |
| Built-in stitches | 840 | 261 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 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 | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Needle positions | 37 | 29 |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 250 mm |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | — | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin, Upper thread |
| Connectivity | USB, App | — |
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Best value Advanced
Best balance of technical score and price among the 4 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (advanced tier): technical score 83/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 1000 spm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 50 800 spm
- Needle threader: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 Automatic · HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 50 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 50 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: built-in.
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