Which machine fits your situation
- Both the Brother SE700 and the Brother SE2000 are combination sewing and embroidery machines, according to Brother's own product pages.[1][2]
- Choose the Brother SE2000 if you want to stitch designs up to 5" x 7" in one hoop: the Brother SE2000 listing gives a 5" x 7" embroidery area, a 3.7 inch LCD color display and Jump Stitch Trimming.[1]
- Choose the Brother SE700 if your embroidery stays within the 4" x 4" area given in the Brother SE700 listing, and the 135 built-in embroidery designs and 103 built-in sewing stitches that Brother lists for the Brother SE700 are enough for your projects.[2]
- Bobbinhub says the Brother SE700 suits small projects such as personalized gifts, baby clothes and pocket logos, while the Brother SE2000 suits larger designs and anyone who might sell their embroidery.[3]
- Brother describes the Brother SE700 as an ideal machine for starting sewing and embroidery. That is the maker's own wording, not an independent measure.[2]
Brother SE2000
Pick for: larger embroidery designs in one hoop
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Brother SE700
Pick for: small embroidery projects
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Side-by-side specifications
| Attribute | Brother SE2000[1] | Brother SE700[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery area | 5" x 7" | 4" x 4" |
| Embroidery frame included | Embroidery frame set, large, 7 inches high by 5 inches wide | Embroidery frame set, medium, 4 inches high by 4 inches wide |
| Magnetic hoop compatibility | Compatible with the 4" x 7" Brother magnetic hoop | Not listed on Brother's product page |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 193 | 135 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | Built-in embroidery lettering alphabet fonts (number not stated) | 10 embroidery fonts |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 241 | 103 |
| One-step auto-size buttonholes | 10 styles | Not listed on Brother's product page |
| My Custom Stitch feature | Listed | Not listed on Brother's product page |
| Display | 3.7 inch LCD color display | Not listed on Brother's product page |
| Jump Stitch Trimming | Listed | Not listed on Brother's product page |
| Wireless LAN | Yes | Yes, when enabled |
| Design Database Transfer from PC (no USB required) | Yes, with free downloadable software | Yes, with free downloadable software |
| Artspira App | Listed | Listed |
| Presser feet included | Eight: zigzag, monogramming, overcasting, zipper, blind stitch, button fitting, buttonhole and embroidery | Eight: zigzag, monogramming, overcasting, zipper, blind stitch, button fitting, buttonhole and embroidery |
| Bobbins included | Four bobbins | Two bobbins plus three pre-wound bobbins |
| Knee lifter included | Yes | Not listed |
| Dust cover included | Not listed | Yes |
| Embroidery stabilizer included | Not listed | Not listed |
Where the two machines really differ
The embroidery area sets the largest design you can stitch in one go. The Brother SE2000 listing gives 5" x 7" and the Brother SE700 listing gives 4" x 4", with no larger hoop named for the Brother SE700. Bobbinhub says that buying a bigger hoop does not change the Brother SE700's 4" x 4" field, and that splitting a larger design in software can leave visible seam lines.[1][2][3]
Brother lists Jump Stitch Trimming for the Brother SE2000, and its product page for the Brother SE700 does not list the feature. Bobbinhub says the Brother SE2000 cuts jump stitches as it stitches, while on the Brother SE700 they are snipped by hand after the design is finished. That is one site's account, and Brother's pages do not confirm it either way for the Brother SE700.[1][2][3]
The two sources disagree on built-in designs. Brother lists 193 built-in embroidery designs for the Brother SE2000 and 135 for the Brother SE700, while Bobbinhub gives 138 for the Brother SE2000 and 103 for the Brother SE700. Brother's figures come from the maker, but neither source explains the gap, so check the current count on the Brother product page before you buy.[1][2][3]
The Brother SE2000 listing gives compatibility with a 4" x 7" Brother magnetic hoop, and the Brother SE700 listing names no magnetic hoop. A reviewer writing on Sewing Machine Fun says a magnetic hoop helps if you plan to quilt with an embroidery machine, while adding that it is not perfect. Brother's pages do not say how the hoop performs on quilted layers.[1][2][4]
The Brother SE2000 has more built-in sewing stitches, 241 against 103 for the Brother SE700. Brother also lists one-step auto-size buttonholes and the My Custom Stitch feature for the Brother SE2000, along with a 3.7 inch LCD color display. None of these appears on the product page for the Brother SE700, which does not mean that machine lacks them.[1][2]
The Brother SE700 and the Brother SE2000 each include eight presser feet with the same names. Both are listed with wireless LAN, Design Database Transfer and the Artspira App. Neither included-accessory list names embroidery stabilizer, and a reviewer on Sewing Machine Fun writes that you need it before a first embroidery project, along with machine embroidery needles and thread.[1][2][4]
Which one for which sewing room
For piecing and machine quilting on a domestic machine, Brother's pages for the Brother SE700 and the Brother SE2000 do not describe quilting performance, throat space or feed system. Neither included-accessory list names a walking foot or a free-motion quilting foot. Compare those points on the manufacturer's pages before you decide, because the documented differences here concern embroidery, stitches and features rather than quilting.[1][2]
If your embroidery includes designs wider than 4" x 4", such as a large block motif or a border, the Brother SE2000 is the one whose documented embroidery area covers them, since the Brother SE2000 listing gives 5" x 7".[1][2]
If you mainly want small embroidery, the Brother SE700 covers the 4" x 4" area given in the Brother SE700 listing. Bobbinhub describes the Brother SE700 as suited to personalized gifts, baby clothes and pocket logos.[2][3]
If you want the larger stitch library for sewing, the Brother SE2000 lists 241 built-in sewing stitches against 103 for the Brother SE700.[1][2]
For the Brother SE1900, see our SE1900 vs SE2000 comparison. For other sewing and embroidery machines for quilters, see our quilting and embroidery machines guide.
Questions readers ask
Are both machines combination sewing and embroidery machines?
Yes. Brother's product pages for both the Brother SE700 and the Brother SE2000 list them as sewing and embroidery combination machines.[1][2]
Do both connect wirelessly and take designs from a PC?
According to Brother, yes. Each product page lists wireless LAN and Design Database Transfer, which sends embroidery files from a PC to the machine without a USB cable.[1][2]
Can the Brother SE700 stitch larger than 4" x 4" with a bigger hoop?
The Brother SE700 listing gives an embroidery area of 4" x 4" and names no larger hoop. Bobbinhub says a larger hoop does not change that field.[2][3]
Does the Brother SE2000 include a magnetic hoop?
The Brother SE2000's included-accessory list names a large embroidery frame set, 7 inches high by 5 inches wide, but no magnetic hoop. The Brother SE2000 listing gives compatibility with a 4" x 7" magnetic hoop, which is not in its included list.[1]
Does the Brother SE2000 cut jump stitches automatically?
Brother lists Jump Stitch Trimming for the Brother SE2000, and Bobbinhub says it cuts jump stitches automatically as the design stitches. The listing for the Brother SE700 does not name the feature, and Bobbinhub says its jump stitches are snipped by hand.[1][2][3]
Which machine has more built-in embroidery designs?
Brother lists 193 built-in embroidery designs for the Brother SE2000 and 135 for the Brother SE700. Bobbinhub gives 138 built-in designs for the Brother SE2000 and 103 for the Brother SE700, so the two sets of figures differ.[1][2][3]
What we could not confirm
- Quilting performance, throat space, feed system and quilting feet are not described on Brother's pages for either the Brother SE700 or the Brother SE2000, so check them before buying for piecing and machine quilting.
- Built-in embroidery design counts differ: Brother lists 193 for the Brother SE2000 and 135 for the Brother SE700, while Bobbinhub lists 138 and 103. Neither source explains the gap.
- Brother's Brother SE700 page does not list a display, Jump Stitch Trimming, one-step buttonholes or My Custom Stitch, so their absence there is unconfirmed rather than established.
- Brother's pages do not say which hoops the Brother SE2000 accepts beyond the 4 x 7 inch magnetic hoop, or whether that hoop works with the 5 x 7 inch embroidery area.
- Stitching speed and how long jump-stitch trimming takes come only from Bobbinhub and are not confirmed by Brother's pages.
- The number of built-in lettering fonts on the Brother SE2000 is not stated, while the Brother SE700 page lists 10 embroidery fonts.
Sources
- SE2000 Sewing & Embroidery Machine - 5" x 7" Embroidery Area | Brother — checked 2026-10-27
- SE700 Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine - 4" x 4" Area | Brother — checked 2026-10-27
- Brother SE2000 vs SE700: Which Embroidery Machine Is Best? - Bobbinhub.com — checked 2026-10-27
- Brother SE2000 Review (& How It Compares Vs. SE1900) — checked 2026-10-27
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