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Janome MB-4S vs Singer Legacy SE300

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Singer Legacy SE300 is cheaper at $1399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Janome MB-4S or Singer Legacy SE300?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Singer Legacy SE300 is the cheaper at $1399.99.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Janome MB-4S Singer Legacy SE300
US price $7999 $1399.99
BrandJanomeSinger
Released
Max embroidery area (in) 9.4 x 7.9 in (240 x 200 mm) 10.25 x 6 in
Built in designs 50 200
Stitches per minute 800 700
Hoop sizes M1 9.46x7.88in, M2 5x4.3in, M3 50x50mm hoops included; optional hat hoop and Tajima-compatible frames 10.25x6 in large hoop + 4x4 in small hoop included
Touchscreen size (in) 5.7 7
USB import Yes Yes
Wi-Fi transfer No No
Needle count 4 1

Sources — Janome MB-4S: janome.com (verified 2026-08-01). Singer Legacy SE300: terracesewingmachine.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Janome MB-4S and Singer Legacy SE300?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max embroidery area (in): Janome MB-4S 9.4 x 7.9 in (240 x 200 mm) vs Singer Legacy SE300 10.25 x 6 in
  • Built in designs: Janome MB-4S 50 vs Singer Legacy SE300 200
  • Stitches per minute: Janome MB-4S 800 vs Singer Legacy SE300 700
  • Hoop sizes: Janome MB-4S M1 9.46x7.88in, M2 5x4.3in, M3 50x50mm hoops included; optional hat hoop and Tajima-compatible frames vs Singer Legacy SE300 10.25x6 in large hoop + 4x4 in small hoop included
  • Touchscreen size (in): Janome MB-4S 5.7 vs Singer Legacy SE300 7
  • Needle count: Janome MB-4S 4 vs Singer Legacy SE300 1

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