Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Sewing and embroidery · Specs checked October 2026

Brother SE2000: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: SE-2000, SE 2000

Brother's current 5 × 7 in sewing and embroidery combo. It has a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field, 650 stitches per minute, 193 built-in designs, 241 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi. Only the 5 × 7 in hoop is in the box.

The Brother SE2000 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN files and gets designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi, and has 193 built-in designs and 13 lettering fonts.

SE2000 hoop size and embroidery area

The SE2000 can stitch a design up to 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) in one hooping, which is the 5 × 7 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

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The SE2000 field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: 5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)).

Optional from Brother: 4" × 7" magnetic hoop (4 × 7 in (100 × 180 mm)), 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), Small frame (about 1" × 2.5") (2.4 × 0.8 in (60 × 20 mm)).

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What file format does the SE2000 use?

The SE2000 reads .PES, .PHC, .DST and .PEN files. You load designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi, and the Artspira app works with it. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the Brother SE2000

About $1,500–$1,600 new (checked October 2026)

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Brother SE2000 specs

TypeSewing and embroidery
Embroidery field5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)
Hoops included5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm))
Optional hoops4" × 7" magnetic hoop (4 × 7 in (100 × 180 mm)); 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); Small frame (about 1" × 2.5") (2.4 × 0.8 in (60 × 20 mm))
Cap frameNo
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN
Design transferUSB stick or Wi-Fi
AppArtspira
Built-in designs193
Lettering fonts13
Sewing stitches241
Screen3.7 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed650 stitches per minute
Weight20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
StatusSold new
Typical priceAbout $1,500–$1,600 new (checked October 2026)
Skill levelIntermediate

Who the SE2000 is for

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.

Strengths

  • 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) embroidery field, with the 5 × 7 in hoop included
  • Embroiders at up to 650 stitches per minute
  • 193 built-in embroidery designs, 13 embroidery fonts and 241 sewing stitches
  • Wi-Fi, USB and the Artspira app; reads .pes, .phc, .dst and .pen files
  • A knee lifter comes in the box

Limits

  • Only the 5 × 7 in hoop comes in the box; the 4 × 4 in hoop, small frame and 4 × 7 in magnetic hoop are extra
  • Single needle, so you change the thread by hand for every color
  • The largest design is 5 × 7 in, with no larger hoop listed by Brother
  • Brother lists no cap frame for it, so it is not set up for finished hats

Good to know: Brother's manual gives the largest design as 180 × 130 mm (7-3/32 × 5-1/8 in), listed here as 130 × 180 mm to match the way the hoop is attached. Brother's manual also covers the NS2850D, which has a different product code. The Brother US page lists 13 embroidery fonts and, separately, 5 sewing lettering fonts. That the SE2000 succeeds the SE1900 comes from a retailer listing, not from Brother.

How the SE2000 compares

Listed in our buying guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery size of the Brother SE2000?

The largest design is 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm), and the 5 × 7 in hoop comes in the box. Brother's manual also lists optional 4 × 4 in and small frames and a 4 × 7 in magnetic hoop.

Does the Brother SE2000 work with a magnetic hoop?

Yes. Brother lists its 4 × 7 in (100 × 180 mm) magnetic hoop as compatible with the SE2000. It is sold separately.

What is the difference between the Brother SE2000 and SE700?

The SE2000 has a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field against 4 × 4 in on the SE700, embroiders at 650 stitches per minute against 400, and has 193 built-in designs and 241 stitches against 135 and 103. Both have Wi-Fi.

Is the Brother SE2000 the replacement for the SE1900?

Retailers describe it as Brother's successor to the SE1900, which Brother now lists as discontinued. The SE2000 adds Wi-Fi, which the SE1900 does not have.

Does the Brother SE2000 have Wi-Fi and an app?

Yes. It has wireless LAN for sending designs from a PC with Design Database Transfer, and it works with the Artspira app. It also reads .pes, .phc, .dst and .pen files from a USB flash drive.

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.