Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 vs PFAFF creative 4.5
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 and PFAFF creative 4.5 differ in embroidery unit: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 ranks #3 of 16, PFAFF creative 4.5 #7.
| Parameter |
Designer Ruby 90
Husqvarna Viking
F4 · Semi-professional
|
creative 4.5
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~11000–25000 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 11.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Embroidery area, long side | — | 360 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | — | 200 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | Optional |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm | — |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 651 | 270 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 8 | 3 |
| Machine weight | — | 11.5 kg |
| Supported file formats | — | DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), PES (Brother), EXP (Melco), VP3 (Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff) |
| Connectivity | — | USB |
| Design memory | 100 MB (My Stitches, via WiFi o chiavetta USB) | — |
| Included hoops | Designer Imperial 360x260 mm, Designer Crown 260x200 mm, Designer Splendid Square 120x120 mm | creative 120 Square Hoop (120x120 mm), creative Master Hoop (240x150 mm), creative Deluxe Hoop (360x200 mm) per l'unità grande; creative 120 Square Hoop (120x120 mm) e creative Elite Hoop (260x200 mm) per l'unità piccola |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 817 | 480 |
| 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 | — | 6 mm |
| Needle positions | 29 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 310 mm | 250 mm |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | — | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | — | Yes |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Thread tension | — | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 10.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, App | — |
The differences that matter
- Embroidery unit: Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 Included · PFAFF creative 4.5 Optional
Which one to choose
Choose Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 if…
you prefer this set-up — embroidery unit: included.
Choose PFAFF creative 4.5 if…
you prefer this set-up — embroidery unit: optional.
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