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Bernina 590E vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bernina 590E is cheaper at $8499. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Bernina 590E or Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bernina 590E is the cheaper at $8499.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Bernina 590E Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3
US price $8499 $25999
BrandBerninaHusqvarna Viking
Released
Max embroidery area (in) 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm) 18.1 x 17.7 in (460 x 450 mm)
Built in designs 275
Stitches per minute 1000
Hoop sizes Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop Regal 18.3x10.2in (465x260mm), Royal II 14.2x7.9in (360x200mm), Jewel II 9.4x5.9in (240x150mm), Splendid Square II 4.7x4.7in (120x120mm) included
Touchscreen size (in) 4.3 10.1
USB import Yes Yes
Wi-Fi transfer No Yes
Needle count 1 1

Sources — Bernina 590E: shop.bernina.com.au (verified 2026-08-01). Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3: smithowensew.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Bernina 590E and Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max embroidery area (in): Bernina 590E 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm) vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 18.1 x 17.7 in (460 x 450 mm)
  • Hoop sizes: Bernina 590E Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Regal 18.3x10.2in (465x260mm), Royal II 14.2x7.9in (360x200mm), Jewel II 9.4x5.9in (240x150mm), Splendid Square II 4.7x4.7in (120x120mm) included
  • Touchscreen size (in): Bernina 590E 4.3 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 10.1
  • Wi-Fi transfer: Bernina 590E false vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 true

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