Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 is the most capable in its class. Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 is ahead on embroidery area, short side; beyond that the two differ in needle threader, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 ranks #1 of 13, HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 #6.
| Parameter |
Designer Epic 3
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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DESIGNER TOPAZ 40
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 | 450 mm | 240 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 450 mm | 150 mm |
| Embroidery unit | — | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | 800 spm |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 912 | 150 |
| Free-arm embroidery | Yes | — |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 8 | 1 |
| Supported file formats | — | DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), PES (Brother), EXP (Melco), VP3 (Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff) |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Included hoops | DESIGNER Regal Hoop (465x260 mm), DESIGNER Royal Hoop II (360x200 mm), DESIGNER Jewel Hoop II (240x150 mm), DESIGNER Splendid Square Hoop II (120x120 mm), adattatore per telai | DESIGNER Jewel Hoop (240x150) |
| On-screen design editing | — | Yes |
| LED lights | — | 3 |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Built-in stitches | 871 | 208 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 16 | 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 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 310 mm | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Manual |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 10.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin, Upper thread |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | — |
| Included presser feet | — | 9 |
SewingSpecs Awards
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 5 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (semi-professional tier): 78/100.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, short side: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 150 mm
- Embroidery area, long side: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 240 mm
- Maximum embroidery speed: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 1000 spm vs HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 800 spm
- Needle threader: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Automatic · HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 Manual
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 if…
you value embroidery area, short side, embroidery area, long side and maximum embroidery speed. It is the most capable in its class.
Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: manual.
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