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Ricoma EM-1010: price & specs

Ricoma EM-1010. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Ricoma EM-1010 a good buy?

At $9660, the Ricoma EM-1010 is #7 cheapest of the 11 embroidery machines we track, where the median is $8499. On the spec sheet, its stitches per minute of 1000 is above the median of the 11, its needle count of 10 is above the median of the 13, and its built in designs of 200 is at the median of the 11.

Specifications

Price (US)$9660 Regular/list price per authorized dealer (sterlingsewing.com); Ricoma and its dealers commonly run 40-50% off promotions bringing street price to roughly $4,830-$6,660.
BrandRicoma
Released—
Max embroidery area (in)12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm)
Built in designs200
Stitches per minute1000
Hoop sizes2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional
Touchscreen size (in)10.1
USB importYes
Wi-Fi transferYes
Needle count10

Source: ricoma.co.za (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by ricoma.com. ricoma.com's US product page repeatedly returned HTTP 429 on direct fetch, so Ricoma's South African regional site (same product, official Ricoma domain) was used as primary source: 310x210mm/12.2x8.3in area, 4 included hoops, 200 built-in designs, 1000 spm, 10 needles, USB/LAN/wireless design transfer all confirmed there. Touchscreen size is disputed across Ricoma's own materials: the current ricoma.com US page title states '10.1in Touchscreen' while the ZA page and at least one third-party retailer describe a 7in screen — read as an older/regional-variant spec vs. the current US-market refresh, and the 10.1in figure from the flagship US product-page title was used as the current spec, noted here for transparency. Price reflects the 'regular' list price cited by a dealer that also shows the frequent promotional sale price.

Is the Ricoma EM-1010 worth it vs cheaper embroidery machines?

Ricoma EM-1010 against its closest cheaper and pricier embroidery machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPriceMax embroidery area (in)Built in designsStitches per minuteHoop sizesTouchscreen size (in)
Ricoma EM-1010 this$966012.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm)20010002.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional10.1
Bernina 590E$849915.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm)2751000Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop4.3
Brother Stellaire XJ2$11999.999.5 x 14 in88910509.5x14in, 9.5x9.5in, 5x7in, 4x4in included10.1

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Ricoma EM-1010 cost?

The Ricoma EM-1010 has a US price of $9660 (Regular/list price per authorized dealer (sterlingsewing.com); Ricoma and its dealers commonly run 40-50% off promotions bringing street price to roughly $4,830-$6,660.), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Ricoma EM-1010 compare on price?

At $9660, the Ricoma EM-1010 is #7 cheapest of the 11 embroidery machines we track, where the median is $8499.

What are the Ricoma EM-1010's key specs?

Ricoma EM-1010 (Ricoma): max embroidery area in 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 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, touchscreen size in 10.1. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $9660 at ricoma.co.za, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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