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bernette b48 FUNLOCK vs Janome MOD-8933

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Janome MOD-8933 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec bernette b48 FUNLOCK Janome MOD-8933
US price $499
Brandbernette (BERNINA)Janome
Released
Thread count 2/3/4/5 3/4
Stitch options 23
Stitches per minute 1300 1300
Differential feed Yes Yes
Air threading No No
Free arm No
Presser foot lift (in)
Needles ELx705

Sources — bernette b48 FUNLOCK: bernette.com (verified 2026-08-01). Janome MOD-8933: janome.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the bernette b48 FUNLOCK and Janome MOD-8933?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thread count: bernette b48 FUNLOCK 2/3/4/5 vs Janome MOD-8933 3/4

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