Side-by-side comparison · Specs checked October 2026

Brother SE700 vs Brother SE600

Both stitch the same 4 × 4 in field. Only the SE700 has Wi-Fi. The SE700 is the newer model that replaced the SE600.

Which should you buy?

Choose the SE700 if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick; or if you want more built-in designs (135 vs 80); or if you do a lot of lettering (10 built-in fonts vs 9); or if you want a model that is still sold new, with current support; or if you want the newer model (the SE700 replaced the SE600).

There is little reason to pick the SE600 unless you find it clearly cheaper, for example used or refurbished.

SE700 vs SE600: specs side by side

SpecBrother SE700Brother SE600
TypeSewing and embroiderySewing and embroidery
Embroidery field4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)
Hoops included4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)
File formats.PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN.PES, .PHC, .DST
Design transferUSB stick or Wi-FiUSB stick
Built-in designs13580
Lettering fonts109
Sewing stitches103103
Cap frameNoNo
Screen3.7 in touch3.7 in touch
Released——
StatusSold newDiscontinued
Typical price$550–$600—

Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.

Embroidery field: SE700 vs SE600

SE700SE600
SE700: 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm). SE600: 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm). Drawn to scale.

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 4 × 4 in embroidery field.

SE700

A good fit for beginners who want one machine for everyday sewing and small embroidery such as names, patches and pocket designs. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or plan to embroider in volume.

About $550–$600 new (checked October 2026)

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SE600

Someone shopping used or leftover stock who wants a simple combo machine for small embroidery. Anyone who wants Wi-Fi, an app or a machine Brother still sells new should look at the SE700.

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 SE700 and the SE600?

Both stitch the same 4 × 4 in field. Only the SE700 has Wi-Fi. The SE700 is the newer model that replaced the SE600.

Is the SE600 better than the SE700?

Not on paper: the SE700 matches or beats it. Pick the SE700 if you want to send designs over Wi-Fi instead of a USB stick, or you want more built-in designs (135 vs 80), or you do a lot of lettering (10 built-in fonts vs 9), or you want a model that is still sold new, with current support, or you want the newer model (the SE700 replaced the SE600).

Do the SE700 and SE600 have the same hoop size?

Yes. Both stitch up to 4 × 4 in in one hooping.

Can the SE700 and SE600 use the same design files?

Yes, both read .PES and .PHC and .DST files.

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