Ricoma
Ricoma EM-1010
$9660Cheaper
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Ricoma EM-1010 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ricoma EM-1010 is cheaper at $9660. Every spec and price links to its source.
Husqvarna Viking
Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3
$25999
Which is better: the Ricoma EM-1010 or Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ricoma EM-1010 is the cheaper at $9660.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Ricoma EM-1010 | Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $9660 | $25999 |
| Brand | Ricoma | Husqvarna Viking |
| Released | — | — |
| Max embroidery area (in) | 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm) | 18.1 x 17.7 in (460 x 450 mm) |
| Built in designs | 200 | — |
| Stitches per minute | 1000 | — |
| Hoop sizes | 2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional | 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) | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| USB import | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Needle count | 10 | 1 |
Sources — Ricoma EM-1010: ricoma.co.za (verified 2026-08-01). Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3: smithowensew.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Ricoma EM-1010 and Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max embroidery area (in): Ricoma EM-1010 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm) vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 18.1 x 17.7 in (460 x 450 mm)
- Hoop sizes: Ricoma EM-1010 2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional 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
- Needle count: Ricoma EM-1010 10 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 1