Pfaff creative icon 2 vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120
Technical comparison · Sewing and embroidery combos
Pfaff creative icon 2 and Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 is the entry-level choice; Pfaff creative icon 2 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
creative icon 2
Pfaff
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 | 360 mm | 170 mm |
| Embroidery area, short side | 350 mm | 100 mm |
| Embroidery unit | Included | Included |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 873 | — |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 8 | — |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Included hoops | creative Grand Dream Hoop (360x350 mm), creative Supreme Hoop (360x260 mm), creative Elite Hoop (260x200 mm), creative Square Hoop (120x120 mm), 16 clip per telaio | 170 mm x 100 mm |
| Power supply | — | Multi-voltage |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | — |
| Maximum speed | 1050 spm | 900 spm |
| Buttonhole type | — | One-step |
| 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 | 5 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Needle positions | — | 29 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 310 mm | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | Yes |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Integrated in the machine | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | — |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | — |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Display size | 10.1 in | — |
| Start/stop button | — | Yes |
| Thread sensors | Bobbin | Upper thread, Bobbin |
SewingSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
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: Pfaff creative icon 2 360 mm vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 170 mm
- Embroidery area, short side: Pfaff creative icon 2 350 mm vs Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 100 mm
- Thread sensors: Pfaff creative icon 2 Bobbin · Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 Upper thread, Bobbin
Which one to choose
Choose Pfaff creative icon 2 if…
you value embroidery area, long side and embroidery area, short side.
Choose Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 if…
It is the best value for money in its class.
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