Brother PE545 vs Brother PE800
The PE800 has the bigger embroidery field: 5 × 7 in against 4 × 4 in. Only the PE545 has Wi-Fi.
Which should you buy?
Choose the PE545 if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick; or if you want a model that is still sold new, with current support.
Choose the PE800 if you want the bigger embroidery field (5 × 7 in vs 4 × 4 in); or if you do a lot of lettering (11 built-in fonts vs 10).
PE545 vs PE800: specs side by side
| Spec | Brother PE545 | Brother PE800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Embroidery only | Embroidery only |
| Embroidery field | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Hoops included | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| File formats | .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN | .PES, .PHC, .DST |
| Design transfer | USB stick or Wi-Fi | USB stick |
| Built-in designs | 135 | 138 |
| Lettering fonts | 10 | 11 |
| Sewing stitches | Does not sew | Does not sew |
| Cap frame | No | No |
| Screen | 3.7 in touch | touch |
| Released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Status | Sold new | Discontinued |
| Typical price | $480–$500 | — |
Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.
Embroidery field: PE545 vs PE800
The field is the biggest design each machine can stitch in one hooping. Bigger designs have to be split into parts. Check a design size.
PE545
A beginner who wants small designs such as monograms, patches and kids' clothes, with wireless transfer. Skip it if you want hats, designs bigger than 4 × 4 in, or sewing features.
About $480–$500 new (checked October 2026)
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PE800
A fit for a home embroiderer who wants a 5 × 7 in field and is happy to move designs by USB stick, buying used or from leftover stock. Skip it if you want wireless transfer, an app, or a machine Brother still sells new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished. See its successor below.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Brother PE545 and the PE800?
The PE800 has the bigger embroidery field: 5 × 7 in against 4 × 4 in. Only the PE545 has Wi-Fi.
Is the PE800 better than the PE545?
It depends on what you need. Pick the PE800 if you want the bigger embroidery field (5 × 7 in vs 4 × 4 in); pick the PE545 if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick.
Do the PE545 and PE800 have the same hoop size?
No. The PE545 stitches up to 4 × 4 in and the PE800 up to 5 × 7 in in one hooping.
Can the PE545 and PE800 use the same design files?
Yes, both read .PES and .PHC and .DST files.
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