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Do you have a comparison chart to show the differences between Bernina 4-series models?
The 4-series Bernina sewing machines are popular and the (QE) Quilters Edition creates lots of interest with both quilt makers and dressmakers, it is bang in the middle of the 4-series. Review this list and compare the options of the available models for comparison. Then consider your budget and machine reliability, at least, durability is not a worry when purchasing a BERNINA, we still service the much loved, vintage Bernina 700 models from 55-60 years ago.
BERNINA 4-Series comparison chart:
General data
| B435 | B475 QE | B480 | ||
| Bobbin case type | Bernina hook | Bernina hook | Bernina hook | |
| Max sewing speed (stitches/min) | 900 | 900 | 900 | |
| Length of free-arm to the right of the needle | 178 mm | 178 mm | 178 mm | |
| Colour touch screen | 4,3 ” / 10,9 cm | 4,3 ” / 10,9 cm | 4,3 ” / 10,9 cm | |
| LED sewing lights | 8 LED | 8 LED | 8 LED | |
| LED sewing lights | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Maximum stitch width | 5,5 mm | 5,5 mm | 9 mm | |
| Maximum stitch Length | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Needle positions | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
| Sewing in every needle position | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Number of spool holders | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Semi-automatic needle threader | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Automatic thread cutter | x | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Manual presser foot pressure | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Manual thread cutters | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Reverse sewing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Create and save stitch combinations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Memory (short-term/altered stitches) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Memory (long-term/altered stitches) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) enabled | x | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Slide speed control | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| USB interface | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Change stitch settings while sewing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| BERNINA foot control with needle up/down function | Optional | Optional | ✔ | |
| Needle stop up/down | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Drag & Drop touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Bobbin winding while sewing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| On-screen help | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Setup program | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 9.5 kg | 9.5 kg |
4 Series Models:
Sewing Functions
| B435 |
B 475 QE |
B 480 |
|
| Pattern start/end function | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic securing function | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pattern Elongation | x | x | ✔ |
| Pattern repeat (up to 9) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) | 650 | 840 | 994 |
| Utility stitches (incl. darning programs) | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Buttonholes (incl. eyelets) | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Automatic buttonhole length measuring system | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic buttonhole | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manual multi-step buttonhole | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button-sew-on function | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Darning programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Decorative stitches | 150 | 200 | 250 |
| Quilting stitches | 13 | 40 | 27 |
| Cross-stitch stitches | 11 | 13 | 21 |
| Sewing alphabets | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Included accessories and presser feet
| B435 |
B 475 QE |
B 480 |
|
| Bernina presser feet | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Universal foot #1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Overlock foot #2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Buttonhole foot with slide #3A | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Zipper foot #4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blindstitch foot #5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Patchwork foot #37 | x | ✔ | x |
| Open embroidery foot #20C | x | x | ✔ |
| BERNINA slide-on free-arm extension table | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Knee lifter for FHS | Optional | ✔ | ✔ |
| Canvas dust cover with pockets | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Accessory case | ✔ | ✔ | x |
| Magnetic Accessory box | x | x | ✔ |
