Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Multi-needle · Specs checked October 2026

Brother PR1050X: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: Entrepreneur Pro X PR1050X, Brother Entrepreneur Pro X PR1050X, Entrepreneur Pro PR1050X, PR-1050X, PR 1050X

Discontinued 10-needle machine with an 8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm) field, 699 built-in designs, a 10.1 in touch screen and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. It reads PES, PHC, DST and PEN files. Cap frames are optional extras. Brother US and Brother Canada both mark it discontinued.

The Brother PR1050X is a discontinued 10-needle embroidery machine with a 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN files and gets designs by USB stick or USB cable to a computer or Memory card, and has 699 built-in designs and 37 lettering fonts.

PR1050X hoop size and embroidery area

The PR1050X can stitch a design up to 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) in one hooping, which is the 8 × 14 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

PR1050X field8 × 126 × 105 × 74 × 4
The PR1050X field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: 8 × 14 in hoop (extra large) (14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm)), 5 × 7 in hoop (large) (7 × 5 in (180 × 130 mm)), 4 × 4 in hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), 1.5 × 2 in hoop (small) (2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm)).

Cap frame: Cap frame and driver set (PRCF3) (5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm)), sold separately; Flat brim cap frame and driver set (PRCF5) (5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm)), sold separately; Wide cap frame and driver set (PRPCF1) (14 × 2.4 in (360 × 60 mm)), sold separately.

Fits in one hooping at typical size: left chest, full front, pocket, sleeve, cap front, cap side and back, beanie, towel, baby onesie, baby bib, tote bag, pillow cover, quilt block, patch.

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What file format does the PR1050X use?

The PR1050X reads .PES, .PHC, .DST and .PEN files. You load designs by USB stick or USB cable to a computer or Memory card. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the Brother PR1050X

Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.

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Brother PR1050X specs

TypeMulti-needle (10 needles)
Embroidery field14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm)
Hoops included8 × 14 in hoop (extra large) (14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm)); 5 × 7 in hoop (large) (7 × 5 in (180 × 130 mm)); 4 × 4 in hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); 1.5 × 2 in hoop (small) (2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm))
Cap frameCap frame and driver set (PRCF3) (optional); Flat brim cap frame and driver set (PRCF5) (optional); Wide cap frame and driver set (PRPCF1) (optional)
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN
Design transferUSB stick or USB cable to a computer or Memory card
Built-in designs699
Lettering fonts37
Screen10.1 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed1000 stitches per minute
Released2016
StatusDiscontinued
Skill levelAdvanced

Who the PR1050X is for

A small embroidery shop or serious hobbyist who wants ten colors loaded at once and a long 8 × 14 in field for hats, jackets and borders, and who can source one from a dealer or the used market. Check warranty and service terms first, because Brother lists it as discontinued.

Strengths

  • 10 needles hold ten thread colors at once, so big multi-color designs need fewer thread changes
  • 8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm) field, with 8 × 14, 5 × 7, 4 × 4 and 1.5 × 2 in hoops in the box
  • Up to 1,000 stitches per minute, 699 built-in designs and 37 built-in lettering fonts
  • Official cap frames fit it: two 5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm) cap frames and a wide 14 × 2.4 in (360 × 60 mm) frame
  • Brother lists many other frames for it, including sleeve and jumbo frames, and the machine reads PES, PHC, DST and PEN files

Limits

  • Brother US and Brother Canada list it as discontinued, so new stock and service depend on dealers
  • No cap frame comes in the box; the cap frame sets are separate purchases
  • Brother's spec table lists USB, a computer link and a card reader but no wireless, while the later PR1055X is listed as wireless-enabled
  • 699 built-in designs, against 1,184 on the PR1055X

Good to know: Brother US and Brother Canada both mark the PR1050X discontinued, and Brother US shows no price. The one US dealer page checked says to call for pricing and does not state stock, so no new-price range is given. Brother US lists hoop sizes in inches only (8 × 14, 5 × 7, 4 × 4 and 1.5 × 2 in); the millimetre sizes (360 × 200, 180 × 130, 100 × 100 and 60 × 40 mm) follow Brother's accessory guide for the PR1055X and PR1050X, which share the same hoops. The cap frame sizes (130 × 60 mm and the wide 360 × 60 mm frame) come from Brother's accessory guide and cap frame pages, which name the PR1050X as compatible. Brother also sells a 360 × 360 mm jumbo frame that stitches half a design, then rotates; the one-hooping field stays 360 × 200 mm. Brother US gives the screen as 5.3 × 8.5 in and Brother Canada as 10.1 in, which agree. Brother US lists no weight, so weight is left empty. A dealer page quotes wireless transfer and 110 built-in designs, but Brother US and Brother Canada list 699 designs and no wireless, so the maker's numbers are used. Brother's help page lists the PR1050X among machines that read .pes, .phc, .dst and .pen designs; it is not on Brother's Artspira compatibility list. The PR1050X, PR1055X and PR1060W are all 10-needle machines with the same 8 × 14 in field, but no Brother page says one replaces another, so replaces and replacedBy are left empty. The 2016 release year is inferred from Brother's manual dates (August to October 2016), not from a launch notice.

How the PR1050X compares

Listed in our buying guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery area of the Brother PR1050X?

8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm). Brother puts four hoops in the box: 8 × 14, 5 × 7, 4 × 4 and 1.5 × 2 in. Brother's accessory guide also lists a 14 × 14 in jumbo frame that stitches a design in two halves.

Does the Brother PR1050X come with a cap frame or hat hoop?

No, the box holds flat hoops only. Brother lists the PRCF3 and PRCF5 cap frame sets (130 × 60 mm, about 5 × 2.4 in) and the PRPCF1 wide cap frame (360 × 60 mm, about 14 × 2.4 in) as compatible extras.

How much does the Brother PR1050X cost, and is it discontinued?

It is discontinued: Brother US and Brother Canada both say so. Brother US shows no price and the dealer page checked asks buyers to call, so no new-price range is given. Check condition, warranty and service history before buying used.

What file formats does the Brother PR1050X read?

Brother's help page lists .pes, .phc, .dst and .pen (from iBroidery) designs for the PR1050X. Load them from a USB flash drive or send them from a computer over the USB cable that comes in the box.

What is the difference between the Brother PR1050X and the PR1055X?

Both have 10 needles, up to 1,000 stitches per minute and an 8 × 14 in field. Brother US lists 699 built-in designs and no wireless on the PR1050X, against 1,184 designs and wireless on the PR1055X, which can also link up to 10 machines with PE-DESIGN 11 software.

Sources

Specs come from Brother's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with Brother. See how we research.