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Brother SE700 vs PE900
One sews and embroiders in a 4 × 4 in field. The other only embroiders, but in 5 × 7 in. Differences are stitched in red.
| Spec | SE700 | PE900 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum embroidery area | 4 × 4 in | 5 × 7 in |
| Regular sewing | Yes, 103 stitches | No (embroidery only) |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 135 | 193 |
| Lettering fonts | 10 | 13 |
| Screen | 3.2 × 1.8 in LCD | 3.7 in LCD |
| Wireless transfer | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Not listed | Yes |
| Max embroidery speed | Not listed | 650 stitches/min |
| Price on brother-usa.com | $499.99 | $1,179.99 |
| Bought on Amazon.com last month | 900+ | 100+ |
Sources: Brother SE700 and Brother PE900 pages on brother-usa.com, checked November 13, 2026. Prices change often.
Choose the SE700 if…
- You want one machine for both sewing and embroidery, and you have room for only one.
- Your projects are names, monograms, small motifs and baby items that fit 4 × 4 in.
- You want to spend less up front: it costs well under half the PE900’s price on Brother’s site.
Choose the PE900 if…
- You already own a sewing machine and want embroidery only.
- You want tote bags, bigger lettering or quilt blocks: the 5 × 7 in field is 2.2 times the area of 4 × 4.
- You want more built-in designs and fonts (193 designs and 13 fonts against 135 and 10).
The question that decides it
Measure the largest design you expect to stitch. If it’s wider or taller than 4 inches, the SE700 can’t do it in one hooping and the PE900 can, up to 5 × 7 in. Check it with the hoop size checker.
Want a 5 × 7 field and sewing in one machine? Look at the Brother SE2000.