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Choosing the machine that is right for your needs.

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

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

The main features of the Bernina 830 can be found at 830mainfeatures.pdf

Click on the  " Information " against some items which will give you more information.

The machine features compared by model
General features   ARTISTA
730E

ARTISTA
640

ARTISTA
630

AURORA
450

AURORA
440 QE

AURORA
430

ACTIVA
240S

ACTIVA
230PES

ACTIVA
220

1008S

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 Option        
Rotary hook   Yes Yes                
CB shuttle       Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Hi-light sewing light More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Option Option  
DC motor More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Long free arm   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes        
PC connection software   Option Option Option Option Option Option        
Rotary knob for continuous stitch adj. More information Yes Yes Yes             Yes
Free live tuition course in London   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes    
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Sewing functions   ARTISTA
730E

ARTISTA
640

ARTISTA
630

AURORA
450

AURORA
440 QE

AURORA
430

ACTIVA
240S

ACTIVA
230PES

ACTIVA
220

1008S
Bernina Stitch Regulator with zig-zag   Yes Option Option              
Bernina Stitch Regulator standard         Option Yes          
Automatic thread cutter   Yes Yes                
Upperthread monitor More information Yes Yes Yes Emb Emb Emb        
Bobbin thread monitor More information Yes Yes                
Drop feed More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Knee lifter More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Option Option  
Needle positions More information 11 11 11 11 11 11 9 9 9 5
Needle stop up/down More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Half stitch with foot control   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Option Option Option  
Needle threading device   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  
No. Sewing speeds   4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2  
Stitch memory   Very
Large 		Very large Very large 90 90 60 30 30 30  
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Stitch package   ARTISTA
730E

ARTISTA
640

ARTISTA
630

AURORA
450

AURORA
440 QE

AURORA
430

ACTIVA
240S

ACTIVA
230PES

ACTIVA
220

1008S
Sideways feed directions More information 16                  
Advanced measuring buttonhole More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes    
Automatic buttonhole More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Securing stitch   Yes Yes Yes Quilter Quilter Yes Yes Quilter Yes  
Securing function   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes        
Long stitch   Yes Yes                
Horizontal mirror image   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes      
Vertical mirror image   Yes Yes Yes              
Continuous reverse   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pattern end   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  
Pattern begin   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes        
Pattern elongation   Yes Yes Yes              
Max zig-zag width   9mm 9mm 5.5mm 9mm 5.5mm 5.5mm 5.5mm 5.5mm 5.5mm 5.5mm
Max Sideways feed width   45mm                  
No. of stitches   446 281 239 163 180 150 99 70 50 16
No. of characters   407 270 230 xxx 199 133 256 204 118  
No. of alphabet styles   6 5 4 4** 3 2 3 2 1  
Buttonholes/eyelets   12 10 9 9/2 9 7 5/1 3/1 2 1
Darning programs   2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1  
Monograms   3                  
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Accessories   ARTISTA
730E

ARTISTA
640

ARTISTA
630

AURORA
450

AURORA
440 QE

AURORA
430

ACTIVA
240S

ACTIVA
230PES

ACTIVA
220

1008S
Bernina presser feet included   11 8 8 7 9 6 8 8 5
soles 		5
soles
Walking foot   Option Option Option Yes Yes Option Yes Yes Option Option
Magnifying glasses More information Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option  
Compartmented Accessory boxes   2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Option Option
Accessory case   Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option
Travelling trolley case   Option Option Option              
Hard cover More information                   Option
Reinforced carrying case   Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes        
Soft cover             Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free arm sew table More information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Option Option
Bernina accessory range More information Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option
Back arrowUp arrow   ARTISTA
730E

ARTISTA
640

ARTISTA
630

AURORA
450

AURORA
440 QE

AURORA
430

ACTIVA
240S

ACTIVA
230PES

ACTIVA
220

1008S
Additional Artista and Aurora General features Artista730E Artista 640 Artista 630
* Aurora
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
Back arrowUp arrow 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
Back arrowUp arrow Artista 730E Artista 640 +
Embroidery Unit		 Artista 630
+
Embroidery Unit		 * Aurora
Embroidery unit
* requires PC
not supplied
**includes one
cyrillic alphabet

Comparison chart for artista, aurora, activa & 1008 sewing computers and sewing machines.

 
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