Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 vs Janome Continental M17
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Janome Continental M17 is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with maximum embroidery speed; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Janome Continental M17 ranks #2 of 16, Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 #3.
| Parameter |
Designer Epic 2
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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Continental M17
Janome
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | 16499 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | — | 460 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | — | 280 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | — |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 1200 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | — | 1230 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | — | 10 |
| Supported file formats | — | JEF (Janome), JEF+ (Janome), JPX (Janome) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Included hoops | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm | Größter Stickrahmen 280 mm x 460 mm aus Carbon + 3 weitere Rahmen |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Maximum speed | — | 1300 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 840 | 850 |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 13 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | — |
| Needle positions | 37 | 91 |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 343 mm |
| Arm workspace height | — | 140 mm |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | — | Colour touchscreen |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Upper thread |
| Connectivity | USB, App | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 1000 spm vs Janome Continental M17 1200 spm
Which one to choose
Choose Janome Continental M17 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
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