Bernina Artista, Aurora, Bernina 3 series, Bernina 215 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 accessories for each model.

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

The main features of the Bernina 800 series can be found at 800 main features » (pdf)

The the 5 series features can be found at 5 Series features » (pdf)

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The machine features compared by model
General features	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 450	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 430	215	3 SERIES 380	3 SERIES 350PE	3 SERIES 330	1008S
Windows operating system	Yes
Central Colour screen	Yes	Yes
Touch screen control	Yes	Yes
High speed embroidery module	Yes	Option	Option	Option	Option
Rotary hook	Yes
CB shuttle		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hi-light sewing light	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	LED	LED	LED	LED
DC motor	Yes	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
Free live tuition course in London	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes

Sewing functions	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 450	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 4 30	215	3 SERIES 380	3 SERIES 350PE	3 SERIES 330	1008S
Bernina Stitch Regulator with zig-zag	Yes	Option
Bernina Stitch Regulator standard			Option	Yes
Automatic thread cutter	Yes
Upperthread monitor	Yes	Yes	Emb	Emb	Emb
Bobbin thread monitor	Yes
Drop feed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee lifter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Option
Needle positions	11	11	11	11	11	9	9	9	9	5
Needle stop up/down	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Half stitch with foot control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Option	Option	Option	Option
Needle threading device	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. Sewing speeds	4	4	2	2	2	† Option	†	†	†
Stitch memory	Very Large	Very large	90	90	60		30	30	30

Stitch package	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 450	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 4 30	215	3 SERIES 380	3 SERIES 350PE	3 SERIES 330	1008S
Sideways feed directions	16
Advanced measuring buttonhole	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic buttonhole	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Securing stitch	Yes	Yes	Quilter	Quilter	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes
Securing function	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Long stitch	Yes
Horizontal mirror image	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Vertical mirror image	Yes	Yes
Continuous reverse	Yes	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
Max zig-zag width	9mm	5.5mm	9mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm	5.5mm
Max Sideways feed width	45mm
No. of stitches	446	239	163	180	150	11	115	85	40	16
No. of characters	407	230	xxx	199	133		256	204	118
No. of alphabet styles	6	4	4**	3	2		2	2	1
Buttonholes/eyelets	12	9	9/2	9	7	1	4/1	2/1	1/0	1
Darning programs	2	2	1	1	1		1	1	1
Monograms	3

Accessories	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 450	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 4 30	215	3 SERIES 380	3 SERIES 350PE	3 SERIES 330	1008S
Bernina presser feet included	11	8	7	9	6	5 soles	7	7	4 soles +	5 soles
Walking foot	Option	Option	Yes	Yes	Option	Option	Option	Yes	Option	Option
Magnifying glasses	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Compartmented Accessory boxes	2	1	1	1	1	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Accessory case	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Travelling trolley case	Option	Option
Hard cover										Option
Reinforced carrying case	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Soft cover						Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Free arm sew table	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Option	Yes	Yes	Option	Option
Bernina accessory range	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
	ARTISTA 730E	ARTISTA 630	AURORA 450	AURORA 440 QE	AURORA 4 30	215	3 SERIES 380	3 SERIES 350PE	3 SERIES 330	1008S

Additional Artista and Aurora General features	Artista730E	Artista 630	* Aurora
History screen	Yes
Stitch Altering area (preview altered stitches)	Yes	Yes
Audio feedback	Yes	Yes	Yes
Personal program (customisation in memory)	Yes	Yes
Creative consultant / sewing advisor	Yes
Set-up facility	Yes	Yes
Direct access to pattern themes (e.g. quilt)	Yes
"F" (favourite) button	Yes
On screen button measuring	Yes	Yes
Tutorial video clips	Yes
On screen tutorial & help	Yes	Emb
Additional Artista and Aurora embroidery features	Artista 730E	Artista 630 + Embroidery Unit	* Aurora Embroidery unit
	Embroidery Unit required
Maximum embroidery speed (spm)	680	680	680
No. Embroidery alphabets	10	5	5
Built-in embroidery designs	21	16	65
USB memory stick with designs	75+
Standard embroidery size in mm	145x255	145x255	145x255
Mega hoop size in mm (Optional)	150x400	150x400
On-screen thread charts	Yes	Yes	PC
Hoop parking	Yes	Yes	Yes
ART stitch recalculation	Yes
Stitch processing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjust satin stitch density	Yes		PC
Adjust step stitch density	Yes		PC
Adjust fancy fill density	Yes
Pull compensation	Yes		PC
Adjust outline length	Yes
Automatic hoop recognition	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lettering - horizontal	Yes	Yes	PC
Lettering - vertical	Yes		PC
Lettering - arched	Yes		PC
Pattern resizing	Yes	Yes	PC
Pattern stretching	Yes		PC
Pattern combination	Yes	Yes	PC
Pattern rotation increment	1°	1°	PC
Pattern mirror image	Yes	Yes	PC
Free-arm embroidery	Yes	Option	Option
Bernina personal design USB stick	Option	Option	Option
Design collection USB stick	Option	Option	Option
Artista Editor software	Option	Option	Lite
Artista Autodesigner software	Option	Option	Option
Artista Designer Plus software	Option	Option	Option
	Artista 730E	Artista 630 + Embroidery Unit	* Aurora Embroidery unit
* requires PC not supplied **includes one cyrillic alphabet †Slide speed control + and button hole foot
Comparison chart for Bernina730E artista, aurora, Bernina 215 & 1008 sewing computers and sewing machines.

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