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#4 in Embroidery Machines

Janome MC550E

Name: Janome MC550E
Brand: Janome
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Janome

$3,000.00 – $3,500.00

Dedicated embroidery machine with a 7.9x11 inch maximum embroidery area and 180 built-in designs. Features AcuFil quilting in-the-hoop system and a large full-color touchscreen display.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.6

User Sentiment

8.9

Value Score

8.4

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.4

Availability

8.7

Pros

7.9x11 inch large hoop area
7.9x11 inch large hoop area
AcuFil quilting system
AcuFil quilting system
180 built-in designs
180 built-in designs

Cons

Professional price point
Professional price point
Heavy and not portable
Heavy and not portable

Don't buy this if…

At over 30 lbs this machine is not portable and requires a dedicated workspace with a sturdy table.
At over 30 lbs this machine is not portable and requires a dedicated workspace with a sturdy table.