Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 and Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 is the entry-level choice; Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Designer Epic 3
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
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Smart Heavy Duty 9120
Singer
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | ~200–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 7 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | 450 mm | 170 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 450 mm | 100 mm |
| Embroidery unit | — | Included |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | — |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 912 | — |
| Free-arm embroidery | Yes | — |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 8 | — |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| 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 | 170 mm x 100 mm |
| Power supply | — | Multi-voltage |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 900 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 871 | — |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Buttonhole styles | 16 | — |
| Stitch types | — | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | — | 4.5 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 | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | — |
| Display size | 10.1 in | — |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Upper thread, Bobbin |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | — |
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 →Best value Intermediate
Best balance of technical score and price among the 5 sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (intermediate tier): technical score 52/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Intermediate
The lowest estimated price range among the sheets in the Sewing and embroidery combos category (intermediate tier): 200–450 €. It is an editorial estimate, not a selling price.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Embroidery area, long side: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 170 mm
- Embroidery area, short side: Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 450 mm vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 100 mm
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 if…
you value embroidery area, long side and embroidery area, short side. It is the most capable in its class.
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