Singer Futura XL-400 vs Singer Futura XL-580
The Futura XL-400 has the bigger embroidery field: 10 × 6 in against 10 × 6 in.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Futura XL-400 if you want the bigger embroidery field (10 × 6 in vs 10 × 6 in).
Choose the Futura XL-580 if you want more built-in designs (250 vs 125); or if you do a lot of lettering (20 built-in fonts vs 5).
Futura XL-400 vs Futura XL-580: specs side by side
| Spec | Singer Futura XL-400 | Singer Futura XL-580 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sewing and embroidery | Sewing and embroidery |
| Embroidery field | 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) | 10 × 6 in (254 × 152 mm) |
| Hoops included | 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm); 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) | 10 × 6 in (254 × 152 mm); 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm); 6.7 × 4 in (170 × 100 mm) |
| File formats | .FHE, .CHE, .XXX, .PSW, .PEC, .PES, .HUS, .SEW, .EXP, .DST, .PCS | .FHE, .CHE, .XXX, .JEF, .HUS, .PES, .DST, .SHV, .PEC, .EXP, .VIP, .PCS, .PSW, .SEW |
| Design transfer | USB cable to a computer | USB stick or USB cable to a computer |
| Built-in designs | 125 | 250 |
| Lettering fonts | 5 | 20 |
| Sewing stitches | 30 | 215 |
| Cap frame | No | No |
| Screen | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Typical price | — | — |
Bold marks the higher number where more is better. Prices are typical new ranges, not live prices.
Embroidery field: Futura XL-400 vs Futura XL-580
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.
Futura XL-400
Fits a sewer who finds one used and wants a big 10.2 × 6.3 in field plus a full sewing machine, and is fine running older Windows software on a PC. Skip it if you want a touchscreen, loading from a USB flash drive, hats, or a machine Singer still sells.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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Futura XL-580
Worth a look if you find one used and want a big 10 × 6 in field plus a full sewing machine in one unit. Skip it if you want a machine with current support, Wi-Fi or an app, or if you do not want to run older PC software.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Singer Futura XL-400 and the Futura XL-580?
The Futura XL-400 has the bigger embroidery field: 10 × 6 in against 10 × 6 in.
Is the Futura XL-580 better than the Futura XL-400?
It depends on what you need. Pick the Futura XL-580 if you want more built-in designs (250 vs 125); pick the Futura XL-400 if you want the bigger embroidery field (10 × 6 in vs 10 × 6 in).
Do the Futura XL-400 and Futura XL-580 have the same hoop size?
No. The Futura XL-400 stitches up to 10 × 6 in and the Futura XL-580 up to 10 × 6 in in one hooping.
Can the Futura XL-400 and Futura XL-580 use the same design files?
Yes, both read .FHE and .CHE and .XXX and .PSW and .PEC and .PES and .HUS and .SEW and .EXP and .DST and .PCS files.
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