Brother PR1X vs Brother Stellaire XE2
The XE2 has the bigger embroidery field: 9.5 × 14 in against 12 × 8 in. Only the XE2 has Wi-Fi.
Which should you buy?
Choose the PR1X if you want to embroider finished caps with a cap frame; or if you do a lot of lettering (33 built-in fonts vs 26).
Choose the XE2 if you want the bigger embroidery field (9.5 × 14 in vs 12 × 8 in); or if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick; or if you want more built-in designs (889 vs 495); or if you want to spend less (lower typical price).
PR1X vs XE2: specs side by side
| Spec | Brother PR1X | Brother Stellaire XE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Embroidery only | Embroidery only |
| Embroidery field | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
| Hoops included | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm); 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm); 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| File formats | .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN | .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN |
| Design transfer | USB stick | USB stick or Wi-Fi |
| Built-in designs | 495 | 889 |
| Lettering fonts | 33 | 26 |
| Sewing stitches | Does not sew | Does not sew |
| Cap frame | Yes | No |
| Screen | 7 in touch | 10.1 in touch |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| Status | Sold new | Sold new |
| Typical price | $6,999–$11,899 | $8,449–$8,500 |
Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.
Embroidery field: PR1X vs XE2
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.
PR1X
A home or small-shop embroiderer who wants a big single-needle field and a free arm for shirts, bags and hats. Skip it if you want automatic color changes, wireless transfer, or the lower price of the 8 × 8 in PRS100.
About $6,999–$11,899 new (checked October 2026)
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XE2
A fit for serious hobbyists and home businesses that want a very large single-needle field and wifi. Skip it if you want to sew on the same machine (Brother's XJ2 does both) or need a multi-needle machine for production.
About $8,449–$8,500 new (checked October 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Brother PR1X and the XE2?
The XE2 has the bigger embroidery field: 9.5 × 14 in against 12 × 8 in. Only the XE2 has Wi-Fi.
Is the XE2 better than the PR1X?
It depends on what you need. Pick the XE2 if you want the bigger embroidery field (9.5 × 14 in vs 12 × 8 in); pick the PR1X if you want to embroider finished caps with a cap frame.
Do the PR1X and XE2 have the same hoop size?
No. The PR1X stitches up to 12 × 8 in and the XE2 up to 9.5 × 14 in in one hooping.
Can the PR1X and XE2 use the same design files?
Yes, both read .PES and .PHC and .DST and .PEN files.
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