Brother SE1900 vs Brother NQ3700D
The NQ3700D has the bigger embroidery field: 6 × 10 in against 5 × 7 in. Only the NQ3700D has Wi-Fi.
Which should you buy?
Choose the NQ3700D if you want the bigger embroidery field (6 × 10 in vs 5 × 7 in); or if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick; or if you want more built-in designs (313 vs 138); or if you want a model that is still sold new, with current support.
There is little reason to pick the SE1900 unless you find it clearly cheaper, for example used or refurbished.
SE1900 vs NQ3700D: specs side by side
| Spec | Brother SE1900 | Brother NQ3700D |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sewing and embroidery | Sewing and embroidery |
| Embroidery field | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Hoops included | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm); 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| File formats | .PES, .PHC, .DST | .PES, .PHC, .PEN, .DST |
| Design transfer | USB stick | USB stick or Wi-Fi |
| Built-in designs | 138 | 313 |
| Lettering fonts | — | 13 |
| Sewing stitches | 240 | 291 |
| Cap frame | No | No |
| Screen | touch | 4.85 in touch |
| Released | — | 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Sold new |
| Typical price | — | $3,999–$4,999 |
Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.
Embroidery field: SE1900 vs NQ3700D
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.
SE1900
Someone looking for a used or leftover 5 × 7 in combo machine who is happy to move designs by USB. Anyone who wants Wi-Fi, an app or a machine Brother still sells new should look at the SE2000.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished. See its successor below.
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NQ3700D
A fit for sewists who want one machine for everyday sewing and quilting plus bigger embroidery than the usual 5 × 7 in field, such as large designs and combined layouts. Skip it if you only want to embroider (the NQ1700E has the same field without sewing), want to embroider finished caps, or plan to embroider in volume.
About $3,999–$4,999 new (checked October 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Brother SE1900 and the NQ3700D?
The NQ3700D has the bigger embroidery field: 6 × 10 in against 5 × 7 in. Only the NQ3700D has Wi-Fi.
Is the NQ3700D better than the SE1900?
For most buyers, yes: pick the NQ3700D if you want the bigger embroidery field (6 × 10 in vs 5 × 7 in), or you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick, or you want more built-in designs (313 vs 138), or you want a model that is still sold new, with current support.
Do the SE1900 and NQ3700D have the same hoop size?
No. The SE1900 stitches up to 5 × 7 in and the NQ3700D up to 6 × 10 in in one hooping.
Can the SE1900 and NQ3700D use the same design files?
Yes, both read .PES and .PHC and .DST files.
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