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Singer S0230 vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Singer S0230 is cheaper at $289.99. 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 Singer S0230 bernette b48 FUNLOCK
US price $289.99
BrandSingerbernette (BERNINA)
Released
Thread count 2/3/4 2/3/4/5
Stitch options 23
Stitches per minute 1300 1300
Differential feed Yes Yes
Air threading No No
Free arm Yes No
Presser foot lift (in)
Needles ELx705

Sources — Singer S0230: singer.com (verified 2026-08-01). bernette b48 FUNLOCK: bernette.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Singer S0230 and bernette b48 FUNLOCK?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thread count: Singer S0230 2/3/4 vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK 2/3/4/5
  • Free arm: Singer S0230 true vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK false

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