Embroidery machines

Embroidery machine comparisons

By Mike E.

Embroidery field, built-in designs and fonts, screen and how designs get onto the machine. More are added once both sides check out.

How these comparisons work: every number comes from the makers’ own spec pages and manuals. Nothing was tested hands-on.

5 x 7 in embroidery-only machines

Brother PE800 vs PE900 (2026)
USB is all you need? PE800. Wireless transfer, more designs? PE900.

Brother SE700 vs PE900 (2026)
Sewing and embroidery in one, 4 x 4 in? SE700. 5 x 7 in embroidery-only? PE900.