COMPARISON |
Mini |
Brother PR-600 / Babylock |
| Number of needles | 12 | 6 |
| Maximum tubular frame size | 12"x18" 304mm x 457mm |
8"x12" 200mm x 300mm |
| Maximum Sewing field | 11.5"x17.5" 292mm x 444.5mm |
8"x12" 200mm x 300mm |
| Extra large removable tale top | Yes Available | NOT Available |
| Cap frame and driver |
180º (2.5' x 6') or 270º (10.25 x 12') | 180º (2 x 5) -- 270º NOT Available |
| Maximum sewing speed caps | 950spm | 1000 |
| Maximum sewing speed flats | 950spm | 1000 |
| User interface | Personal Computer with Telemetry Feature Included | Built-in slots for floppy disks, Brother memory design cards and compact flash cards offer a wide variety of design storage choices |
| Software Included | Included Windows™ based Renaissance Embroidery Software Lettering, Editing, and Resizing Software Including 10 Fonts | Lettering & Editing on machine |
| Connectabilty | Easily connect up to 16 machines | May be used either as stand-alone machine or includes USB port for direct computer connection |
| Optional Stand with Wheels | Included | Not Included |
| Designs Included | 5,000 Great Notions Stock Designs | 59 |
| Hoops and Accessories Included "2 -5.5"" Square hoops | 2 -5.5" Square hoops 2 -11.5" Square hoops 2 -12.5" X 14.5" Rectangle hoops 20 size 75/11 ball point needles w/ titanium coating 25 Pieces of 7.5" X 7.5" Tear away 12 Pieces of 14" X 16" Tear away 25 Pieces of 7.5" X 7.5" Cut away 12 Pieces of 14" X 16" Cut away 10 Pieces 7" x 7" water soluble topping 36 Pre-wound bobbins 12 1,100 yd mini spools of Robison Anton thread in starter color assortment |
Embroidery hoops included: - 300 mm x 200 mm, approximately 12" x 8" - 180 mm x 130 mm, approximately 7" x 5" - 100 mm x 100 mm, approximately 4" x 4" - 60 mm x 40 mm, approximately 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" |
| Value of Included Software, Designs, Hoops and Accessories | $1,844 | ~$1,000 |
| Maximum Stitch Count Loadable to Machine | Only limited by resources of PC - Average 130,000 Stitches | N/A |
| Design Sizing/Scaling | yes | yes |
| Pre-sewing trace | yes | yes |
| Thread break detection | Upper sensor | Upper and Lower |
| Automatic trimmers | yes | yes |
| Automatic color change | yes | yes |
| Lighting type | Fluorescent | none |
| Power Supply | 110/220, single phase (standard household outlet) | 110 single phase (standard household outlet) |
| Power consumption | 1000w | 750w |
| Motor Type | Servo Main Motor - Stepper Pantograph drive (y&x)/ | N/A |
| Machine construction | Steel | Plastic |
| Machine width | 34.75" (838 mm) | N/A |
| Machine Height | 34" (819 mm) | N/A |
| Machine depth with table | 29" (699 mm) | N/A |
| Machine depth without table | 43" 1036 (mm) | N/A |
| Uncrated weight | 246 lbs. (without stand) | 81.5 lbs |
| Crated weight | 336 lbs. | 110 lbs |