Experts recommend Singer Heavy Duty 4452 more than Brother CS6000i
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Singer Heavy Duty 4452 over Brother CS6000i, but both Sewing Machines have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 received 2 recommendations: from Good Housekeeping (27 Nov 2024) and Business Insider (25 Jun 2022). Brother CS6000i was also endorsed 2 times: by Sewing Spot (13 Feb 2022) and Crafts Selection (7 Jan 2024). However, experts generally ranked Brother CS6000i lower than Singer Heavy Duty 4452 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sewing Machine | The Spruce  | Wirecutter  | Today  | Good Housekeeping  | Sewing Spot  | Crafts Selection  | Business Insider  | Real Simple  |
The Strategist  | TechGearLab  |
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| 8 | -1 | $230 |  Singer Heavy Duty 4452 The Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine is a durable and versatile machine with 32 built-in stitches, suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, and is ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 18 | - | $500 |  Brother CS6000i The Brother CS6000i sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for a wide range of sewing projects, with 60 built-in stitches, simple controls, and a range of accessories. | - | - | - | - | 8 | 7 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 13 Feb 2022 Sewing Spot ranked Brother CS6000i as #8
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 10 Brother CS6000i Entry Level Sewing Machine... ... ... Source: bestsewingmachinereviewspot.com - On 7 Jan 2024 Crafts Selection ranked Brother CS6000i as #7
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 16 Brother CS6000i Best Sewing Quilting Machine For Home... ... ... Source: craftsselection.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #4
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Best Heavy Duty Machine... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 25 Jun 2022 Business Insider ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #2
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 4 Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Best Mechanical Sewing Machine... ... ... Source: www.businessinsider.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 outranks Brother CS6000i. This is not to say that Brother CS6000i is a bad option. Like Singer Heavy Duty 4452, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 outranks Brother CS6000i by 10 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 is more critically acclaimed than Brother CS6000i.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sewing Machine | The Spruce | Wirecutter | Today | Good Housekeeping | Sewing Spot | Crafts Selection | Business Insider | Real Simple | The Strategist | TechGearLab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $520 |  Singer Quantum 9960 The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine is a versatile and durable machine with an extensive range of stitch options and accessories, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers. | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $230 |  Brother XR9550PRW The Brother XR9550PRW Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine with 165 built-in stitches, including stretch stitches, and comes with useful accessories and a 25-year limited warranty, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced sewers who require a durable machine for frequent use or on-the-go projects. | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $240 |  Brother CS7000X The Brother CS7000X sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine that offers a wide range of stitch options, making it suitable for various sewing projects, and is highly praised for its ease of use and intuitive user interface, making it an excellent choice for beginners. | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| 4 | +2 | $399 |  Bernette 05 Academy The Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine is a versatile and reliable machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering a wide range of stitch options, easy-to-use interface, comprehensive set of presser feet, and durable construction. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [38]
Total expert reviews: 38
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 29
| Highest score by Sewing From Home | 440 |
| Average score based on 38 reviews | 127 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 19
| Highest score by quiltnco.com | 98 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 60 Unique built-in stitches: The Brother CS6000i includes 60 built-in sewing stitches, including decorative stitches and 7 styles of auto-size buttonholes
- Automatic needle threader and drop-in top bobbin: This sewing and quilting machine includes an automatic needle threader that perfectly pushes the thread through the needle and a convenient, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin
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From Seller:
- ENHANCED PIERCING POWER: Stronger motor provides more power for sewing multiple layers and thicker fabrics.
- 110 STITCH APPLICATIONS: Enjoy a wide range of sewing techniques for creativity and customization. Choose basic, stretch and decorative stitches, as well as a one-step buttonhole.
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