Brother · Sewing + embroidery · 4 × 4 in
Brother SE700 review: specs, pros, cons & who it’s for
- Embroidery field
- 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)
- Machine type
- Sewing + embroidery
- Built-in designs
- 135
- Max speed
- 400 spm
- Design transfer
- USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app
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The short verdict
Choose it ifBeginners who want sewing plus small embroidery in one machine, with wireless design transfer.
Skip it ifAnyone whose projects need more than a 4 × 4 inch field; the SE2000 has the same workflow with a 5 × 7 field.
Brother SE700 video review
Video by Lab Review on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring.
Overview
The SE700 combines sewing and embroidery. Brother lists a 4 × 4 inch (10 × 10 cm) embroidery field, 135 built-in embroidery designs, 10 embroidery fonts, 103 built-in sewing stitches and a maximum embroidery speed of 400 stitches per minute in the operation manual.
Compared with the SE630, the SE700 adds wireless design transfer and Artspira support and has more built-in designs. The field size is the same.
The SE700 is a sensible first machine if you are sure your designs will stay small. If you outgrow a 4 × 4 field, the only fix is another machine, so check the size of designs you actually want to make.
Brother SE700 specifications
| Machine type | Sewing + embroidery combination |
|---|---|
| Max embroidery field | 100 × 100 mm (4 × 4 in) |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 135 |
| Built-in fonts | 10 |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 103 |
| Max embroidery speed | 400 stitches per minute |
| Display | 3.2 × 1.8" LCD color touch panel |
| Design transfer | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app |
| Native file format | PES |
| Notable features | Automatic thread cutter · Advanced needle threader |
| Status | Listed on the manufacturer site |
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Sews and embroiders in one footprint
- Wireless transfer and Artspira app support
- 135 built-in designs and 10 fonts
Limitations
- 4 × 4 field limits design size
- 400 spm max embroidery speed
- Switching between sewing and embroidery means attaching the embroidery unit
Brother SE7004 × 4 in · Sewing + embroidery · Wi-Fi
Check price on Amazon ↗Will your designs fit?
The 4 × 4 in label is rounded. The real limit is 100 × 100 mm. Measure the stitched design, not the fabric or the outside of the hoop, and remember a design can sometimes fit after a 90° rotation. Use the hoop fit checker with this machine preselected.
How it compares
Read our full comparison: Brother SE700 vs SE2000: 4 × 4 or 5 × 7 combo?.
| Model | Field | Type | Designs | Max speed | Transfer | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brother SE700 | 4 × 4 in | Sewing + embroidery | 135 | 400 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| Brother SE2000 | 5 × 7 in | Sewing + embroidery | 193 | 650 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| Brother SE630 | 4 × 4 in | Sewing + embroidery | 80 | — | USB | Check price ↗ |
| Brother PE545 | 4 × 4 in | Embroidery only | 135 | 400 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What size designs can the Brother SE700 embroider?
Brother lists a maximum embroidery field of 100 × 100 mm (about 3.9 × 3.9 in), marketed as 4 × 4 in. A design must fit inside that field; a larger design needs splitting in software and re-hooping, or a machine with a bigger field.
Can the Brother SE700 sew as well as embroider?
Yes. The Brother SE700 is a combination machine with 103 built-in sewing stitches. You remove or attach the embroidery unit to switch between sewing and embroidery.
How do you get designs onto the Brother SE700?
Brother lists these transfer options: USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app. The native format is PES. Always check that a purchased design is supplied in a compatible format and at a size that fits the 4 × 4 in field.
How many built-in designs does the Brother SE700 have?
Brother lists 135 built-in embroidery designs and 10 built-in lettering fonts. Built-in designs are enough for first projects; most people eventually buy or download additional designs.
Is the Brother SE700 good for beginners?
Beginners who want sewing plus small embroidery in one machine, with wireless design transfer. It is less suited to: anyone whose projects need more than a 4 × 4 inch field; the SE2000 has the same workflow with a 5 × 7 field. This verdict is based on published specifications, not hands-on testing.
How we evaluated it
We compare published manufacturer specifications against beginner needs: design size, sewing vs embroidery workflow, design transfer and built-in content. We have not tested this machine hands-on, and we never invent ratings. Read our methodology.