Bernina Artista, Aurora, Activa and 1008 sewing machines and sewing computers compared

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The charts below show you the general features, sewing functions, stitch package and accessoriesfor each model.

For the Artista models there are additional general features and additional embroidery features.

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The machine features compared by model
General features	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 640	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 430	ACTIVA 240S	ACTIVA 230PES	ACTIVA 220	1008
Windows operating system	Yes
Central Colour screen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touch screen control	Yes	Yes	Yes
High speed embroidery module	Yes	Option	Option	Option	Option
Rotary hook	Yes	Yes
CB shuttle			Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hi-light sewing light	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Option	Option
DC motor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Long free arm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
PC connection software	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Rotary knob for continuous stitch adj.	Yes	Yes	Yes						Yes

Sewing functions	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 640	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 430	ACTIVA 240S	ACTIVA 230PES	ACTIVA 220	1008
Bernina Stitch Regulator with zig-zag	Yes	Option	Option
Bernina Stitch Regulator standard				Yes
Automatic thread cutter	Yes	Yes
Upperthread monitor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Emb	Emb
Bobbin thread monitor	Yes	Yes
Drop feed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee lifter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Option	Option
Needle positions	11	11	11	11	11	9	9	9	5
Needle stop up/down	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Half stitch with foot control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Option	Option	Option
Needle threading device	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. Sewing speeds	4	4	4	2	2	2	2	2
Stitch memory	Very Large	Very large	Very large	90	60	30	30	30

Stitch package	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 640	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 430	ACTIVA 240S	ACTIVA 230PES	ACTIVA 220	1008
Sideways feed directions	16
Advanced measuring buttonhole	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic buttonhole	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Securing stitch	Yes	Yes	Yes	Quilter	Yes	Yes	Quilter	Yes
Securing function	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Long stitch	Yes	Yes
Horizontal mirror image	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vertical mirror image	Yes	Yes	Yes
Continuous reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pattern end	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pattern begin	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pattern elongation	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max zig-zag width	9	9	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm
Max Sideways feed width	45mm
No. of stitches	446	281	239	180	150	99	70	50	16
No. of characters	407	270	230	199	133	256	204	118
No. of alphabet styles	6	5	4	3	2	3	2	1
Buttonholes/eyelets	12	10	9	9	7	5/1	3/1	2	1
Darning programs	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1
Monograms	3

Accessories	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 640	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 430	ACTIVA 240S	ACTIVA 230PES	ACTIVA 220	1008
Bernina presser feet included	11	8	8	9	6	8	8	5 soles	5 soles
Walking foot	Option	Option	Option	Yes	Option	Yes	Yes	Option	Option
Magnifying glasses	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Compartmented Accessory boxes	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	Option	Option
Accessory case	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Travelling trolley case	Option	Option	Option
Hard cover	Yes								Option
Reinforced carrying case	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Soft cover						Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Free arm sew table	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Option	Option
Bernina accessory range	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 640	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 430	ACTIVA 240S	ACTIVA 230PES	ACTIVA 220	1008

Additional Artista and Aurora General features	Artista730E	Artista 640	Artista 630		* Aurora
Internet connection	Option
History screen	Yes
Stitch Altering area (preview altered stitches)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio feedback	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Personal program (customisation in memory)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Creative consultant / sewing advisor	Yes
Set-up facility	Yes	Yes	Yes
Direct access to pattern themes (e.g. quilt)	Yes
"F" (favourite) button	Yes
On screen button measuring	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tutorial video clips	Yes
On screen tutorial & help	Yes	Emb	Emb
Additional Artista and Aurora embroidery features	Artista 730E	Artista 640 + Embroidery unit	Artista 630 + Embroidery Unit		* Aurora Embroidery unit
	Embroidery Unit required
Maximum embroidery speed (spm)	680	680		680	680
No. Embroidery alphabets	10	7		5	5
Built-in embroidery designs	21	35		16	65
USB memory stick with designs	75+
Standard embroidery size in mm	145x255	145x255		145x255	145x255
Mega hoop size in mm (Optional)	150x400	150x400		150x400
On-screen thread charts	Yes	Yes		Yes	PC
Hoop parking	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
ART stitch recalculation	Yes
Stitch processing	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
Adjust satin stitch density	Yes	Yes			PC
Adjust step stitch density	Yes	Yes			PC
Adjust fancy fill density	Yes
Pull compensation	Yes				PC
Adjust outline length	Yes
Automatic hoop recognition	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
Lettering - horizontal	Yes	Yes		Yes	PC
Lettering - vertical	Yes				PC
Lettering - arched	Yes				PC
Pattern resizing	Yes	Yes		Yes	PC
Pattern stretching	Yes				PC
Pattern combination	Yes	Yes		Yes	PC
Pattern rotation increment	1°	1°		1°	PC
Pattern mirror image	Yes	Yes		Yes	PC
Free-arm embroidery	Yes	Option		Option	Option
Bernina personal design USB stick	Option	Option		Option	Option
Design collection USB stick	Option	Option		Option	Option
Artista Editor software	Option	Option		Option	Lite
Artista Autodesigner software	Option	Option		Option	Option
Artista Designer Plus software	Option	Option		Option	Option
	Artista 730E	Artista 640 + Embroidery Unit		Artista 630 + Embroidery Unit	* Aurora Embroidery unit
* requires PC not supplied
Comparison chart for artista, aurora, activa & 1008 sewing computers and sewing machines.

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