Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 vs Janome Memory Craft 1000
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 and Janome Memory Craft 1000 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~12×). Janome Memory Craft 1000 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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Memory Craft 1000
Janome
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 10 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | — | 140 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | — | 140 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | Integrated in the machine |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 660 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | — | 241 |
| Free-arm embroidery | — | Yes |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | — | 20 |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Included hoops | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm | — |
| LED lights | — | 2 |
| Stitch selection | — | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | — | 860 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 840 | 300 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | — | 12 |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | 37 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | — | 180 mm |
| Arm workspace height | — | 110 mm |
| Hook type | — | Horizontal rotary |
| Feed dog pieces | — | 7 |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | None |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | No |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Presser foot lift | — | 12 mm |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Manual |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Independent bobbin winder | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB, App | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum embroidery speed: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 1000 spm vs Janome Memory Craft 1000 660 spm
- Embroidery unit: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 Included · Janome Memory Craft 1000 Integrated in the machine
- Needle threader: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 Automatic · Janome Memory Craft 1000 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 if…
you value maximum embroidery speed.
Choose Janome Memory Craft 1000 if…
you prefer this set-up — embroidery unit: integrated in the machine; needle threader: built-in.
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