Product comparison · 2 sewing machines

Brother J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical vs MEDION LIFE SD36 (MD11881)

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical has 3 Step more buttonhole type than the MEDION LIFE SD36 (MD11881) (4 Step vs 1 Step). The MEDION LIFE SD36 (MD11881) has 0.5 mm more stitch length than the Brother J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical (4.5 mm vs 4 mm). The MEDION LIFE SD36 (MD11881) has 253 more stitch patterns than the Brother J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical (270 vs 17). Product colour: White on the Brother J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical, Turquoise, White on the MEDION LIFE SD36 (MD11881). Power supply type: Electromechanical on the Brother J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical, Electric on the MEDION LIFE SD36 (MD11881).

  • Product colour
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:White
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):Turquoise, White
  • Buttonhole type
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:4 Step
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):1 Step
  • Stitch length
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:4 mm
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):4.5 mm
  • Number of stitch patterns
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:17
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):270
  • Stitch width
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:5 mm
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):7 mm
  • Power supply type
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:Electromechanical
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):Electric
  • Depth
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:392 mm
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):175 mm
  • Height
    • J17s Semi-automatic sewing machine Electromechanical:308 mm
    • LIFE SD36 (MD11881):305 mm

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Comparison of J17s, LIFE SD36 (MD11881)
35 specifications
Features5 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteTurquoise, White
TypeSemi-automatic sewing machineSemi-automatic sewing machine
Sewing machine functionsSewingSewing
Free armYesYes
Automatic buttonholeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Buttonhole typeDiffers4 Step1 Step
Stitch lengthDiffers4 mm4.5 mm
Adjustable stitch lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of stitch patternsDiffers17270
ReverseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in lightYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeButtonsButtons
Foot control pedalYesYes
Automatic needle threaderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Blind hem stitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stitch widthDiffers5 mm7 mm
Wire cutter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of button holesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Feed dog typeKnown for one6 pointUnknown — not stated by the source
Sewing speedKnown for one750 SPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeDiffersElectromechanicalElectric
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers392 mm175 mm
HeightDiffers308 mm305 mm
WeightDiffers5.7 kg5 kg
WidthDiffers146 mm410 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Screwdriver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spool pin felt pads includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal presser foot includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of needles includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of bobbinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Sewing machine accessories includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCover
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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