Pfaff performance icon vs Pfaff expression 710
Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised
Pfaff performance icon is ahead on space to the right of the needle; beyond that the two differ in needle threader, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Pfaff performance icon ranks #2 of 29, Pfaff expression 710 #5.
| Parameter |
performance icon
Pfaff
F4 · Semi-professional
|
expression 710
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 60 × 22 × 35 cm | — |
| Weight | 15.5 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Machine weight | 15.5 kg | — |
| Machine width | 600 mm | — |
| Machine height | 350 mm | — |
| Machine depth | 220 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 1050 spm | 1050 spm |
| Built-in stitches | 522 | 247 |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| Space to the right of the needle | 310 mm | 250 mm |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | Integrated in the machine |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes | Yes |
| Thread tension | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display | Colour touchscreen | Colour touchscreen |
| Display size | 10.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin | Bobbin |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, App | — |
The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: Pfaff performance icon 310 mm vs Pfaff expression 710 250 mm
- Needle threader: Pfaff performance icon Automatic · Pfaff expression 710 Built-in
Which one to choose
Choose Pfaff performance icon if…
you value space to the right of the needle.
Choose Pfaff expression 710 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: built-in.
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