Brother SE2000 vs Brother SE1900
Both stitch the same 5 × 7 in field. Only the SE2000 has Wi-Fi. The SE2000 is the newer model that replaced the SE1900.
Which should you buy?
Choose the SE2000 if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick; or if you want more built-in designs (193 vs 138); or if you want a model that is still sold new, with current support; or if you want the newer model (the SE2000 replaced the SE1900).
There is little reason to pick the SE1900 unless you find it clearly cheaper, for example used or refurbished.
SE2000 vs SE1900: specs side by side
| Spec | Brother SE2000 | Brother SE1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sewing and embroidery | Sewing and embroidery |
| Embroidery field | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Hoops included | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 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 | 193 | 138 |
| Lettering fonts | 13 | — |
| Sewing stitches | 241 | 240 |
| Cap frame | No | No |
| Screen | 3.7 in touch | touch |
| Released | — | — |
| Status | Sold new | Discontinued |
| Typical price | $1,500–$1,600 | — |
Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.
Embroidery field: SE2000 vs SE1900
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.
What they have in common
- Both have the same 5 × 7 in embroidery field.
SE2000
A good fit for someone who has outgrown a 4 × 4 in machine and wants one machine for sewing and larger single-hoop designs such as bigger logos and lettering. Skip it if you need to embroider hats or run production.
About $1,500–$1,600 new (checked October 2026)
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Brother SE2000 and the SE1900?
Both stitch the same 5 × 7 in field. Only the SE2000 has Wi-Fi. The SE2000 is the newer model that replaced the SE1900.
Is the SE1900 better than the SE2000?
Not on paper: the SE2000 matches or beats it. Pick the SE2000 if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick, or you want more built-in designs (193 vs 138), or you want a model that is still sold new, with current support, or you want the newer model (the SE2000 replaced the SE1900).
Do the SE2000 and SE1900 have the same hoop size?
Yes. Both stitch up to 5 × 7 in in one hooping.
Can the SE2000 and SE1900 use the same design files?
Yes, both read .PES and .PHC and .DST files.
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