Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P vs Pfaff performance icon
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P and Pfaff performance icon are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P is the entry-level choice; Pfaff performance icon offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Memory Craft MC 6700P
Janome
F3 · Advanced
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performance icon
Pfaff
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | 2249 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 60 × 22 × 35 cm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | — | 15.5 kg |
| Machine width | — | 600 mm |
| Machine height | — | 350 mm |
| Machine depth | — | 220 mm |
| LED lights | 6 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminium | — |
| Maximum speed | 1200 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 200 | 522 |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch | — |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Needle positions | 91 | — |
| Space to the right of the needle | 255 mm | 310 mm |
| Arm workspace height | 120 mm | — |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | — |
| Drop feed | — | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Thread tension | Manual | Automatic |
| Display | LCD | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Independent bobbin winder | Yes | — |
| Thread sensors | — | Bobbin |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, App |
SewingSpecs Awards
Most capable Advanced
Highest technical score among the 7 sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (advanced tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Best value Advanced
Best balance of technical score and price among the 7 sheets in the Electronic and computerised category (advanced tier): list price €2249, technical score 100/100.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P 255 mm vs Pfaff performance icon 310 mm
- Maximum speed: Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P 1200 spm vs Pfaff performance icon 1050 spm
- Dual feed / walking foot system: Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P Walking foot included · Pfaff performance icon Integrated in the machine
- Thread tension: Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P Manual · Pfaff performance icon Automatic
- Display: Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P LCD · Pfaff performance icon Colour touchscreen
Which one to choose
Choose Janome Memory Craft MC 6700P if…
you value maximum speed.
Choose Pfaff performance icon if…
you value space to the right of the needle.
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