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Brother SE2000 vs Melco EMT16X

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

Full spec sheet

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

Spec Brother SE2000 Melco EMT16X
US price $1499.99
BrandBrotherMelco
Released
Max embroidery area (in) 5 x 7 in 16.1 x 15.5 in
Built in designs 193
Stitches per minute 650 1500
Hoop sizes 5x7 in hoop included; 4x7 in magnetic hoop compatible 14.1x3.25in wide-angle cap frame included; XL hoop and other clamps available as options
Touchscreen size (in) 3.7
USB import No No
Wi-Fi transfer Yes No
Needle count 1 16

Sources — Brother SE2000: brother-usa.com (verified 2026-08-01). Melco EMT16X: melco.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Brother SE2000 and Melco EMT16X?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max embroidery area (in): Brother SE2000 5 x 7 in vs Melco EMT16X 16.1 x 15.5 in
  • Stitches per minute: Brother SE2000 650 vs Melco EMT16X 1500
  • Hoop sizes: Brother SE2000 5x7 in hoop included; 4x7 in magnetic hoop compatible vs Melco EMT16X 14.1x3.25in wide-angle cap frame included; XL hoop and other clamps available as options
  • Wi-Fi transfer: Brother SE2000 true vs Melco EMT16X false
  • Needle count: Brother SE2000 1 vs Melco EMT16X 16

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