# Best Brother embroidery machines: PE, SE, Innov-is and PR compared Source: https://threadandfeed.com/best/best-brother-embroidery-machines Publisher: Thread & Feed. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://threadandfeed.com/how-we-pick Brother sells embroidery machines from a few hundred dollars to over twelve thousand, and the family letters tell you a lot once you know them. PE models are embroidery-only. SE models add a sewing machine. The Innov-is NQ machines step up to a 6 x 10 inch field. Persona is a single-needle machine with a free arm and cap frame, and the PR Entrepreneur line is multi-needle. The biggest practical difference is field size: 4 x 4 inches limits you to small motifs and monograms, 5 x 7 inches covers most shirt and tote designs, and 6 x 10 inches takes jacket backs and larger quilt blocks. This chart compares each model by the facts its listing states: maximum embroidery field, wireless transfer, screen size, built-in designs and whether it also sews. Start with the field you need, then pick the cheapest model that meets it. ## Picks ### 1. Brother SE2000 Sewing and Embroidery Machine Computerized Max embroidery field: 5 x 7 in; Built-in designs: 190+ (plus 50 downloadable); Sewing stitches: 241; Screen: 3.7 in LCD touchscreen; Wireless transfer: Yes, wireless LAN The PE900's embroidery features in a combo machine: 5 x 7 inch field, color sort, jump stitch trimming and Wi-Fi, plus 241 sewing stitches and 8 sewing feet. What the listing offers: - Combines a 5 x 7 inch embroidery field with 241 sewing stitches in one machine. - Includes 8 sewing feet and a hoop, per the listing. - Same Advanced Color Sort and jump stitch trimming as the PE900. Limits to know: - Costs more than the PE900 if you already own a sewing machine. - Stitch speed is not stated in the listing. ### 2. Brother PE900 Wireless Embroidery Machine with WLAN Embroidery field: 5 x 7 inch; Built-in designs: 193 designs, 13 fonts; Screen: 3.7 inch color LCD touchscreen; Sews too: No sewing stitches listed; Design transfer: Wireless LAN, USB, Artspira app The mid-range embroidery-only Brother with a 5 x 7 inch field, 193 designs, Wi-Fi transfer, color sort and jump stitch trimming. The best balance of field size and price in the lineup. What the listing offers: - 5 x 7 inch field and a 7.4 inch needle-to-arm space, per the listing. - Advanced Color Sort reorders multi-color designs to reduce thread changes. - Automatic jump stitch trimming and wireless LAN design transfer. Limits to know: - Embroidery only, so you still need a separate sewing machine. - The listing does not mention multiple needles, so plan on manual color changes. ### 3. Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine 6" x 10" Large Hoop Max field (listing): 6 x 10 in; Field in mm (converted): About 152 x 254; Needles: Not stated; Max speed: 850 spm; Screen: 4.85 inch color touch screen The listing calls it a dedicated large hoop embroidery machine: 6 x 10 inch field, 258 designs, 850 spm, Wi-Fi and BES Blue software in this bundle. For jacket backs and big quilt blocks. What the listing offers: - 6 x 10 inch field ties the NQ3550W for the largest of the home models here. - BES Blue embroidery and lettering software is included in the bundle. - 850 stitches per minute and a 4.85 inch color touch screen. Limits to know: - Embroidery only; the NQ3550W adds sewing with the same field. - About double the PE900 price for the larger field. ### 4. Brother NQ3550W Sewing & Embroidery Machine, 6 x 10", BES & Magnetic Hoop Max embroidery field: 6 x 10 in; Built-in designs: 258; Sewing stitches: 291; Screen: 3.67 in color LCD touchscreen; Wireless transfer: Yes, WLAN A 6 x 10 inch sewing and embroidery combo with 291 stitches, 258 designs, Wi-Fi, BES Blue software and a 5 x 7 inch magnetic hoop in this bundle. What the listing offers: - Combines the 6 x 10 inch field with 291 sewing stitches in one machine. - Bundle includes BES Blue software and a 5 x 7 inch magnetic sash frame hoop. - Long list of included feet, among them free motion open toe quilting and adjustable zipper/piping feet. Limits to know: - Screen is smaller than the NQ1700E's 4.85 inch display. - Highest price of the home sewing and embroidery models here. ### 5. Brother SE700 Sewing and Embroidery Machine, Wireless LAN, 8 included Ft Embroidery field: 4 x 4 inch; Built-in designs: 135 designs, 10 fonts; Screen: 3.7 inch color LCD touchscreen; Sews too: Yes, 103 stitches; Design transfer: Wireless LAN, USB, Artspira app The entry sewing and embroidery combo: 4 x 4 inch field, 135 designs, 103 sewing stitches with 10 buttonhole styles, Wi-Fi and Artspira app support. What the listing offers: - 103 sewing stitches include 10 one-step auto-size buttonhole styles. - Wireless LAN transfer and Artspira mobile app for drawing custom designs. - Eight sewing feet and an embroidery arm are included. Limits to know: - 4 x 4 inch field limits you to small motifs and monograms. - No color sort feature is listed, unlike the PE900 and SE2000. ### 6. Brother Entrepreneur PR680W 6 Needle Multi Embroidery Machine Needles: 6; Embroidery area: 30 x 20 cm; Max speed: 1,000 spm; Cap support: Not stated; Screen: 10.1 inch touchscreen Brother's 6-needle PR Entrepreneur machine with a 30 x 20 cm field, 1,000 spm, a 10.1 inch touch screen and Wi-Fi. For home businesses that run multi-color orders. What the listing offers: - Six needles run multi-color designs with fewer stops. - Largest field in this chart at 30 x 20 cm. - Up to 1,000 stitches per minute and a 10.1 inch touch screen. Limits to know: - By far the most expensive Brother machine in this chart. - Only 100 built-in designs, fewer than the home models. ### 7. Brother PE545 Wireless Embroidery Machine 4x4 Hoop LCD Embroidery field: 4 x 4 inch; Built-in designs: 135 designs, 10 fonts; Screen: 3.7 inch color LCD touchscreen; Sews too: No sewing stitches listed; Design transfer: Wireless LAN, USB, Artspira app Brother's lowest-cost Wi-Fi embroidery-only machine with a 4 x 4 inch field, 135 designs and 10 fonts. Suits small logos, names and patches. What the listing offers: - Lowest price of the Brother embroidery machines in this chart. - Wireless LAN and Artspira app transfer, plus a USB port. - Touchscreen with drag and drop editing and built-in tutorial videos. Limits to know: - 4 x 4 inch field is too small for shirt backs or quilt blocks. - Embroidery only; the SE700 adds sewing for a small premium. ### 8. Brother PRS100 Single Needle Embroidery Machine Free Arm Family: Persona (single needle, free arm); Max field: Not stated; Wireless transfer: Not stated; Screen: Not stated; Built-in designs: Not stated; Sews too: No A single-needle embroidery machine with a tubular free arm for caps, sleeves and small shirts. A cap frame and four compact frames for kids' clothes and socks are included. What the listing offers: - Tubular free arm reaches caps, sleeves and small T-shirts, per the listing. - Cap frame and driver set plus four compact frames are included. - Vertical bobbin changes without removing the hoop, and side bobbin winding while stitching. Limits to know: - The listing does not state the maximum embroidery field or screen size. - Priced well above the 6 x 10 inch NQ models, so buy it for the free arm and cap work. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.