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Brother SE2000 vs Ricoma EM-1010

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 Ricoma EM-1010?

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 Ricoma EM-1010
US price $1499.99 $9660
BrandBrotherRicoma
Released
Max embroidery area (in) 5 x 7 in 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm)
Built in designs 193 200
Stitches per minute 650 1000
Hoop sizes 5x7 in hoop included; 4x7 in magnetic hoop compatible 2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional
Touchscreen size (in) 3.7 10.1
USB import No Yes
Wi-Fi transfer Yes Yes
Needle count 1 10

Sources — Brother SE2000: brother-usa.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ricoma EM-1010: ricoma.co.za (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Brother SE2000 and Ricoma EM-1010?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max embroidery area (in): Brother SE2000 5 x 7 in vs Ricoma EM-1010 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm)
  • Built in designs: Brother SE2000 193 vs Ricoma EM-1010 200
  • Stitches per minute: Brother SE2000 650 vs Ricoma EM-1010 1000
  • Hoop sizes: Brother SE2000 5x7 in hoop included; 4x7 in magnetic hoop compatible vs Ricoma EM-1010 2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional
  • Touchscreen size (in): Brother SE2000 3.7 vs Ricoma EM-1010 10.1
  • USB import: Brother SE2000 false vs Ricoma EM-1010 true
  • Needle count: Brother SE2000 1 vs Ricoma EM-1010 10

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