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Brother SE700 Review

Name: Brother SE700
Brand: Brother
SKU: B0B8DYP1RN

9.3Excellent · out of 10#1 of 11 in our Embroidery Machines for Beginners ranking

Written from the listing and 1,022 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

If you're after a sewing machine and an embroidery unit in one, the Brother SE700 delivers, with 135 built-in designs and wireless design transfer on top. For names and patches next to everyday sewing, it's the one to shortlist first: #1 in our embroidery machine ranking.

Price$529.99Price on Sep 22, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Brother
Category	Home embroidery machines
Documented summary	Combined sewing and embroidery; maximum embroidery area 100 × 100 mm (4 × 4 class); 135 built-in embroidery designs; 103 sewing stitches; wireless LAN with Design Database Transfer and Artspira. Software and device requirements apply.
Embroidery field	100 × 100 mm
Built-in designs	135
Sewing stitches	103
Design transfer	wireless
Buyer reviews	1,022 · 4.5/5
ASIN	B0B8DYP1RN

Full listing title: Brother SE700 Sewing and Embroidery Machine, Wireless LAN, 8 included Ft

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0B8DYP1RN

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The two closest picks in our embroidery machines ranking, side by side.

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Brother SE700

9.3Excellent · out of 10

Embroidery field: 100 × 100 mm
Sews and embroiders
1,022 buyer reviews

$529.99 on Sep 22, 2026, may have changedThis product ↑

Brother PE900

8.0Very good · out of 10

Embroidery field: 130 × 180 mm
Embroidery only
296 buyer reviews

$1,179.99 on Sep 22, 2026, may have changedSee the review ↗

Brother PE545

7.9Very good · out of 10

Embroidery field: 100 × 100 mm
Embroidery only
257 buyer reviews

$429.99 on Sep 22, 2026, may have changedSee the review ↗

Embroidery field, per Brother

The 4x4 class, and the biggest design the Brother SE700 stitches in one hooping (about 3.9 × 3.9 in).

What changes at your sewing table

Chances are you'll start small with the Brother SE700: a name, an initial, a little motif on something you already own. In practice: a name on a kid's backpack, initials on a pillowcase, a patch for a jacket.

Between projects it's your sewing machine too, with 103 stitches for hems, repairs and the odd zip. 135 designs are built in, so the first evenings don't start with a shopping trip for files. Designs travel from your computer or tablet over Wi-Fi.

Names and patches, or bigger designs?

Names and patches. Anything wider than about 10 cm (4 in) has to be split and re-hooped on the 100 × 100 mm field, which works but takes patience and careful alignment.

Only room for one machine? That's what the Brother SE700 is for. It sews or embroiders, one job at a time.

Great if…

you want our #1 embroidery machine
you only have room for one machine
you mostly stitch names, patches and small motifs
you trust a long track record: 1,022 buyer reviews

Skip it if…

you want a 5x7 field or bigger: this one stitches 100 × 100 mm
you want designs bigger than 100 × 100 mm in one hooping
you want to sew and embroider at the same time: it does one job at a time

Why it made our list

Sews and embroiders

Hems and repairs on Saturday, a name on the towel on Sunday. Handy if you only have room for one machine; while it embroiders, it can't sew.

135 built-in designs

Enough to stitch something nice the day it arrives; most people add downloaded designs later.

100 × 100 mm field (4x4)

Right for names, small logos, patches and pocket motifs. Bigger designs have to be split and re-hooped, which takes some practice.

Design transfer and what's in the box

Designs reach the Brother SE700 over Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) from a computer or tablet; check the software and device requirements first. Also stated: Artspira, Brother's app for picking and sending designs.

At a glance

Field: 100 × 100 mm
Transfer: Wi-Fi
Type: Sews + embroiders

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.5/5, a strong record, above this ranking's 4.4 average. And with 1,022 reviews behind it, that number is hard to argue with.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 1,022
This ranking's average: 4.4/5

Price and availability

On Sep 22, 2026, the listing showed $529.99 for the Brother SE700. It may have changed since: the button opens the listing with today's price, stock and seller. For comparison, on the same day the listings showed the Brother PE900 at $1,179.99 and the Brother PE545 at $429.99.

The numbers

Price: $529.99
Price date: Sep 22, 2026
Our rating: 9.3/10

Living with it

Delivery day

Thread it, sew a seam on a scrap, then attach the embroidery unit, and stitch a first sample on scrap fabric with stabilizer before the real project.

Its spot

A stable table with clear room behind and beside the machine: the embroidery arm moves the hoop around while it stitches.

First projects

On paper, it is ready for names on towels, patches and pocket motifs, designs you load over Wi-Fi and everyday sewing in between.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Brother SE700, check your design sizes: the 100 × 100 mm field fits names and small motifs; anything bigger means splitting the design and re-hooping.

Before you buy

Your designs

Print your favourite design at 100 % and lay it on the fabric, or enter its size in our design fit calculator: you will see at once whether it fits in one hooping.

Design files

Each brand reads its own file format, and this one loads designs over Wi-Fi. Before you buy designs, check that they are offered in your machine's format (the manual lists it). Our file format guide explains it.

Stabilizer and thread

Budget for stabilizer, embroidery thread and spare needles from day one. They are what makes the first stitch-outs lie flat. See the real cost of starting.

Sewing and embroidery

While the embroidery unit is attached, it doesn't sew. If you sew a lot or share the machine, two machines can be easier than one combo.

How it compares

How the Brother SE700 stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Brother PE900.

Criterion	Brother SE700	Brother PE900
Our rating	9.3/10	8.0/10
Embroidery field	100 × 100 mm	130 × 180 mm
Built-in designs	135	193
Sewing stitches	103	Not stated
Lettering fonts	Not stated	13
Buyer reviews	1,022 · 4.5/5	296 · 4.5/5

Pick the Brother PE900 if a bigger field (130 × 180 mm) and more built-in designs (193) matter more to you; on our rating, the Brother SE700 comes out ahead.

Compare side by side ↗See the Brother PE900 review →

Better fit elsewhere?

Bigger designs? The Brother PE800 stitches up to 130 × 180 mm (listed at $1,099.88 on Sep 22, 2026) and scores 9.4/10.

Already own a sewing machine? The Brother PE900 embroiders only, up to 130 × 180 mm, and scores 8.0/10.

Our take

The verdict

Of everything in our embroidery machine ranking, the Brother SE700 is the one we'd order first. 1,022 buyers back that up with 4.5/5, about as reassuring as a review record gets. The one thing that bugs us: a 100 × 100 mm field, smaller than most machines here. If its field fits your designs, it's the one we'd order. If it doesn't, the Brother PE900 is the plan B.

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The score in detail

Formula result: 8.5/10 · Displayed: 9.3/10, a rating we set for our #1 pick in the embroidery machines for beginners ranking

Buyer rating (45%)

40.5 / 45

4.5/5 average

Review volume (35%)

28.5 / 35

1,000+ buyer reviews

Documented specifications (20%)

15.6 / 20

78/100 listing documentation score

How we rated it

Our rating is an evidence index on a 0–10 scale. It is not a buyer star rating, and we have not used the product ourselves.

Buyer rating (45%): the captured average for this exact listing, damped when there are fewer than 50 reviews.
Review volume (35%): more reviews mean more reliable evidence, on a logarithmic scale up to 5,000 reviews.
Documented specifications (20%): how completely the exact listing documents the attributes that matter.

The first-ranked product of a comparison carries a publisher-assigned editorial rating, shown separately from the formula result.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Brother SE700 any good?

We rate it 9.3/10 (excellent), #1 of 11 in our embroidery machine ranking. It is based on 1,022 buyer reviews averaging 4.5/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What do you get with the Brother SE700?

Its documented specs list sewing and embroidery in one machine, 135 built-in designs, wireless design transfer and 103 sewing stitches. These are the manufacturer's and seller's figures, not our measurements: how neat the stitches look on your own fabric can't be read from a spec sheet.

What should I check before ordering the Brother SE700?

Your designs: print your favourite design at 100 % and lay it on the fabric, or enter its size in our design fit calculator: you will see at once whether it fits in one hooping. Design files: each brand reads its own file format, and this one loads designs over Wi-Fi. Before you buy designs, check that they are offered in your machine's format (the manual lists it). Our file format guide explains it. Stabilizer and thread: budget for stabilizer, embroidery thread and spare needles from day one. They are what makes the first stitch-outs lie flat. See the real cost of starting. Sewing and embroidery: while the embroidery unit is attached, it doesn't sew. If you sew a lot or share the machine, two machines can be easier than one combo.

Where can I buy the Brother SE700?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the Brother SE700 yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 1,022 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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