Brother SE400 Vs Singer 9960 Comparison In Detail
Brother SE400 and Singer 9960 are two popular sewing machines from the respective brands. There are two things common to both Brother SE400 and Singer 9960, versatility and quality. In terms of quality and performance, there are not too many machines to surpass these two. These two have been selling like hot cakes in U.S, which on itself is a testimony to their quality. Let us see which one offers more value per dollar.
Brother SE400 Vs Singer 9960 - Major Feature Differences
Firstly, we will be taking about the differences and then we will move on to the features that are common on both the machines.
Basic Functioning
The basic functioning itself is very different. Brother SE400 is a sewing and embroidery combo machine, which means you can do embroidery along with regular sewing. This would be a good choice for those who don't want to invest separately on a regular machine and an embroidery machine. It comes with 67 built-in sewing stitches including utility, quilting, heirloom,decorative stitches and 10 one-step buttonholes. There are 70 built-in embroidery designs, 5 embroidery fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations for embroidery work. You probably won't see another sewing machine in segment with such a combination of sewing and embroidery features.
Singer 9960 on the other hand makes up for the embroidery features with a vast variety of sewing features. It comes with a whopping 600 built-in sewing stitches, 5 fonts for monogramming and 13 one-step buttonholes. It will be a great choice for those who want to try their hands on a variety of decorative stitches.
USB Connectivity
Brother SE400 has a USB port, allowing you to download unlimited number of embroidery designs from iBroidery.com or other websites.
Motor Speed
For regular sewing, Singer 9960 has a more powerful motor when compared to SE400. This makes it much more easy to sew thick layers of fabrics. 9960's motor can deliver 850 stitches/min whereas SE400 can deliver only 710 stitches/min.
Sewing Light
9960 has its nose slightly in front here. It comes with 2 LEDs whereas SE400 comes with a single LED.
Machine Weight
SE400 is approximately 11 lbs lighter than 9960.
Side by side comparison
| Feature | Brother SE400 | Singer 9960 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sewing & Embroidery Combo Machine | Computerized |
| Max Embroidery Area | 4" x 4" | |
| Built-in Stitches | 67 Sewing Stitches | 600 |
| Embroidery Hoop | 1 hoop, 4" x 4" | |
| Sewing Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Embroidery Speed | 400 Stitches/min | |
| Speed Control Slider | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Embroidery Designs | 70 | |
| Automatic Needle Threader | Yes | Yes |
| Layout Function | Yes | |
| Buttonhole Styles | 10 One-step | 13 One-step |
| Pattern Rotation | 1, 10, or 90 Degrees | |
| Top Drop-in Bobbin | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Yes | |
| Stitch Selection | LCD Touch Display | LCD and Push Button |
| Embroidery Card | Yes | |
| Adjustable Stitch Length & Width | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Stitch Width | 7mm | 7mm |
| Programmable Needle Up/Down | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Monogramming Font | Yes 5 | Yes 5 |
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | No | Automatic |
| Drop Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Power | 710 Stitches/min (For regular sewing) | 850 Stitches/min |
| On Board Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Work Light | Yes 1 LED | Yes 2 LEDs |
| Feed Dog | 7 | 7 Segment Box Feed |
| Included Feet | Buttonhole foot, Overcasting foot, Monogramming foot, Zipper foot, Blind Stitch foot, Button Fitting foot, Embroidery foot | All-Purpose Foot (on machine), Zipper Foot, Button Sewing Foot, Satin Stitch Foot, Buttonhole Foot and Underplate, Open Toe Foot, Blind Hem Foot, Overcasting Foot, Narrow Hem Foot, Cording Foot, Straight Stitch Foot, Darning & Freehand Embroidery Foot, Even Feed / Walking Foot, Adjustable Bias Binder Foot, Single Welt Cording Foot, Braiding Foot with Guide, Clear Piping Foot, Stitch in the Ditch Foot, Fancy Trim Foot |
| Machine Weight | 13.66 lbs | 18.2 lbs |
| Warranty | 25 Year Limited | 25 Year Limited |
| Automatic Thread Cutter | Yes | Yes |
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Editor comment
Even stevens in terms of performance, absolutely nothing separates the two. The stitch quality you get on both machines are as good as you get on industrial machines (almost). That is the reason why people love these machines.
The choice comes down to one thing, whether you want embroidery features of SE400 or you want the variety sewing features of 9960. Other than that, nothing separates these two machines in terms of quality and performance. It is the matter of personal preferences and we have no right to comment on that. It is up to you to decide.
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