HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 vs Pfaff quilt expression 720
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 and Pfaff quilt expression 720 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11×). HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
ONYX 30
Husqvarna Viking
F2 · Intermediate
|
quilt expression 720
Pfaff
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | – × – × 27.7 cm | — |
| Weight | 6.52 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 6.52 kg | — |
| Machine height | 277 mm | — |
| Power supply | Multi-voltage | — |
| Stitch selection | Buttons | Touchscreen |
| Maximum speed | 1000 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | — | 428 |
| 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 | 7 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 4.5 mm | 6 mm |
| Needle positions | 15 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 163 mm | 250 mm |
| Arm workspace height | 110 mm | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Semi-automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Presser foot lift | 6 mm | — |
| Free arm | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | LCD | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 163 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 250 mm
- Maximum stitch width: HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 7 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 9 mm
- Maximum speed: HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 1000 spm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 1050 spm
- Stitch selection: HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 Buttons · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Touchscreen
- Needle threader: HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 Semi-automatic · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose HUSQVARNA VIKING ONYX 30 if…
you prefer this set-up — stitch selection: buttons; needle threader: semi-automatic; display: lCD.
Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 if…
you value space to the right of the needle, maximum stitch width and maximum speed.
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