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Brother XM2701
$149.99Cheaper
Best Sewing Machines · head-to-head
Brother XM2701 vs Janome 2212
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Brother XM2701 is cheaper at $149.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Janome
Janome 2212
$249
Which is better: the Brother XM2701 or Janome 2212?
The Brother XM2701 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Brother XM2701 is the cheaper at $149.99. The Brother XM2701 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Brother XM2701 | Janome 2212 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.99 | $249 |
| Brand | Brother | Janome |
| Released | — | — |
| Built in stitches | 27 | 12 |
| Max speed spm | 800 | 860 |
| Max stitch width (mm) | 5 | 5 |
| Max stitch length (mm) | 4 | 4 |
| Weight (lb) | 12.6 | 14 |
| Presser feet included | 6 | 4 |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | 1 |
| Bobbin type | top-load | front-load |
| Automatic needle threader | Yes | No |
| LCD screen | No | No |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Brother XM2701: brother-usa.com (verified 2026-06-27). Janome 2212: janome.com (verified 2026-06-27).
What's the difference between the Brother XM2701 and Janome 2212?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Built in stitches: Brother XM2701 27 vs Janome 2212 12
- Max speed spm: Brother XM2701 800 vs Janome 2212 860
- Weight (lb): Brother XM2701 12.6 vs Janome 2212 14
- Presser feet included: Brother XM2701 6 vs Janome 2212 4
- Bobbin type: Brother XM2701 top-load vs Janome 2212 front-load
- Automatic needle threader: Brother XM2701 true vs Janome 2212 false