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Brother SE2000 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Brother SE2000 is cheaper at $1499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Brother SE2000 or Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Brother SE2000 is the cheaper at $1499.99.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Brother SE2000 Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3
US price $1499.99 $25999
BrandBrotherHusqvarna Viking
Released
Max embroidery area (in) 5 x 7 in 18.1 x 17.7 in (460 x 450 mm)
Built in designs 193
Stitches per minute 650
Hoop sizes 5x7 in hoop included; 4x7 in magnetic hoop compatible 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) 3.7 10.1
USB import No Yes
Wi-Fi transfer Yes Yes
Needle count 1 1

Sources — Brother SE2000: brother-usa.com (verified 2026-08-01). Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3: smithowensew.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Brother SE2000 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): Brother SE2000 5 x 7 in vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 18.1 x 17.7 in (460 x 450 mm)
  • Hoop sizes: Brother SE2000 5x7 in hoop included; 4x7 in magnetic hoop compatible 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): Brother SE2000 3.7 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 10.1
  • USB import: Brother SE2000 false vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 true

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