Experts recommend Brother SE600 more than Singer Heavy Duty 4452
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Brother SE600 over Singer Heavy Duty 4452, but both Sewing Machines have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Brother SE600 received 3 recommendations: from Good Housekeeping (27 Nov 2024), Crafts Selection (7 Jan 2024) and Real Simple (16 Aug 2024). By contrast, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 received only 2 recommendations from Good Housekeeping (27 Nov 2024) and Business Insider (25 Jun 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Sewing Machine | The Spruce  | Wirecutter  | Today  | Good Housekeeping  | Sewing Spot  | Crafts Selection  | Business Insider  | Real Simple
 | The Strategist  | TechGearLab  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | -2 | $578 |  Brother SE600 The Brother SE600 Sewing and Embroidery Machine is a versatile and reliable option for both beginners and experienced sewers, with a large color touchscreen display, 103 built-in stitches, and a 25-year limited warranty. | - | - | - | 9 | - | 11 | - | 5 | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 27 Nov 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #4 and Brother SE600 as #9
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Best Heavy Duty Machine... ... ... #9 out of 10 Brother SE600 Best Sewing Machine For Embroidery... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 7 Jan 2024 Crafts Selection ranked Brother SE600 as #11
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 16 Brother SE600 Best Sewing Machine For Embroidery... ... ... Source: craftsselection.com - On 16 Aug 2024 Real Simple ranked Brother SE600 as #5
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Brother SE600 Best for Embroidery... ... ... Source: www.realsimple.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, Brother SE600 outranks Singer Heavy Duty 4452. This is not to say that Singer Heavy Duty 4452 is a bad option. Like Brother SE600, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Brother SE600 outranks Singer Heavy Duty 4452 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Brother SE600 is more critically acclaimed than Singer Heavy Duty 4452.
| 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 [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by SewingYourStyle | 92 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by SewingYourStyle | 92 |
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:
- 80 Built-in designs: The SE600 comes with 80 built-in designs and 6 embroidery lettering fonts for personalizing your projects
- Automatic needle threader and drop-in top bobbin: This sewing and embroidery combo 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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