Experts recommend Brother XM2701 more than Janome Arctic Crystal
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Brother XM2701 over Janome Arctic Crystal, but both Sewing Machines have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Brother XM2701 received 2 recommendations: from Sewing Spot (13 Feb 2022) and Crafts Selection (7 Jan 2024). Janome Arctic Crystal was also endorsed 2 times: by Today (25 Mar 2021) and The Strategist (23 Feb 2023). However, experts generally ranked Janome Arctic Crystal lower than Brother XM2701 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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| 15 | - | $128 |  Brother XM2701 The Brother XM2701 sewing machine is a durable and user-friendly option for beginner to intermediate sewers, offering 27 built-in stitches and a one-step buttonholer, with well-labeled dials and controls and a 25-year limited warranty. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
6 | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | - | $130 |  Janome Arctic Crystal The Janome Arctic Crystal Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering ease of use, durability, and a range of stitch options. | - | - | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 13 Feb 2022 Sewing Spot ranked Brother XM2701 as #4
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine On The Budget... ... ... Source: bestsewingmachinereviewspot.com - On 7 Jan 2024 Crafts Selection ranked Brother XM2701 as #6
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 16 Brother XM2701 Best Sewing Machine For Beginners... ... ... Source: craftsselection.com - On 25 Mar 2021 Today ranked Janome Arctic Crystal as #14
Rank Sewing Machine ... ... #14 out of 14 Janome Arctic Crystal Source: www.today.com - On 23 Feb 2023 The Strategist ranked Janome Arctic Crystal as #2
Rank Sewing Machine Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Janome Arctic Crystal Best beginner sewing machine... ... ... Source: nymag.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Brother XM2701 outranks Janome Arctic Crystal. This is not to say that Janome Arctic Crystal is a bad option. Like Brother XM2701, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Brother XM2701 outranks Janome Arctic Crystal by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Brother XM2701 is more critically acclaimed than Janome Arctic Crystal.
| 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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| 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 [30]
Total expert reviews: 30
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 23
| Highest score by quiltnco.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 30 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 84 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 7
From Seller:
- 27 Unique built-in stitches: The XM2701 includes 27 built-in stitches including decorative, blind hem, zigzag, and stretch stitches and an auto-size buttonhole
- Automatic needle threader and drop-in top bobbin: This sewing 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:
- Overview Features: 15 Built-In Stitches, 4-Step Buttonhole, Front-Loading Bobbin System, Heavy Duty Interior Metal Frame
- Customizable Features: Adjustable Stitch Length & ZigZag Width, Reverse Lever, Darning Plate
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