HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 vs Baby Lock VENTURE
1. Introduction
With the improvement of productivity levels, embroidery quilting is gradually approaching everyone's life. For beginners, a single-head embroidery machine is a good start. It can satisfy your hobbies and help you to start your business. One of the famous are HUSQVARNA VIKING and Baby Lock brand embroidery machines on the current market. For these two brands of single-head embroidery machine, we’d like to select the HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 model and Baby Lock Valiant model. I will analyze these two models on this blog. Hope it can help you make your choice.
2. Overview of HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 Embroidery Machine
HUSQVARNA VIKING is a well-known embroidery machine brand company. They used to mainly produce embroidery machines for home use. In order to satisfy users' various embroidery experiences, HUSQVARNA VIKING also produces commercial embroidery machines. The MN 1000 embroidery machine features ten-needle high speed, a generous embroidery area, wireless connectivity and a crosshair embroidery laser with precision accuracy. Its quick set-up and fast multi-needle embroidery enables you to embroider large multicolored designs with minimal thread changes and greatly increases productivity compared to traditional single-needle machines.
With 10 needles, The maximum embroidery speed can reach 1000SPM, which means the needle speed reaches 1000 stitches per minute. The weight reaches 86 lbs; it's compact enough to fit on any workbench. MN 1000 also supports a variety of file formats such as: READS VP3 FORMAT .dst it also performs quite well in automation, such as automatic Thread changing/automatic threading/automatic thread trimming; in addition, the 7” display screen allows you to operate more easily and enjoy the fun of embroidery.
3. Overview of Baby Lock VENTURE Embroidery Machine
Baby Lock is a well-known brand in the embroidery machine industry. That is one brand of Brother company, VENTURE is a flagship model of the Baby Lock brand, mainly positioned in the mid-to-high-end market. The Valiant embroidery machine features ten-needle high speed, a generous embroidery area, wireless connectivity and a crosshair embroidery laser with precision accuracy. Its quick set-up and fast multi-needle embroidery enables you to embroider large multicolored designs with minimal thread changes and greatly increases productivity compared to traditional single-needle machines.
With 10 needles, The maximum embroidery speed can reach 1000SPM, which means the needle speed reaches 1000 stitches per minute. The weight reaches 94 lbs; can be supported steadily. Maintain the perfect presentation of embroidery works. VENTURE also supports a variety of file formats such as: .pen, .pes, .phc, .dst it also performs quite well in automation, such as automatic Thread changing/automatic threading/automatic thread trimming; in addition, the 10.1” display screen allows you to operate more easily and enjoy the fun of embroidery.
4.Comparison of Key Features and Specifications
Then I will introduce the detailed parameter comparison of these two models in detail, mainly from the aspects of basic functions, software functions, production embroidery efficiency, etc., so that you can compare the two models more intuitively.
4.1 Basic functions:
| Basic Features | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| Number of Needles | 10 | 10 |
| Number of Heads | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum Embroidery Speed | 1000spm | 1000spm |
| Maximum Embroidery Area | 310x210mm (12″ x8″) | 7-7/8"" x 14"" |
| Maximum Storage of Stitches | 20000000 needles | 500000 needles |
| Machine Size | 48 × 36 × 48 in | unclear |
| Machine Weight | 86 lbs | 94 lbs |
Both are single-head embroidery machine. HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 and Baby Lock VENTURE, has same 10 needles, For the embroidery speed, HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 are same as Baby Lock VENTURE. Regarding Maximum storage of Stitches, HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 has almost 40 times more stitches than Baby Lock VENTURE ; in the ""X"" and ""Y"" axis direction, the embroidery range of VENTURE is about 2"" longer than MN 1000, so it is advantageous for wider embroidery patterns; HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 machine lighter than Baby Lock VENTURE machine, easier to move. HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 machine more larger.
4.2 Software Features
| Software Features | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| Supported File Formats | READS VP3 FORMAT .dst | .pen, .pes, .phc, .dst |
| Number of Fonts | 13 | 51 |
| Number of Pre-set Embroidery Designs | 301 | 170 |
| Design Software | FREE PREMIER+™ 2 | IQ™ Designer |
| Language Options | 14 | English / Español / Français / Hrvatski / Italiano / Magyar / Nederlands / Norsk / Polski / Português / Portug. (Bra) / Română / Slovenski / Slovenský / Suomi / Svenska / Türkçe / Čeština / Dansk / Deutsch |
Baby Lock VENTURE has 28 more pre-stored fonts than HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000, giving users more choices. The MN 1000 supports more file formats. They all have their professional developed operating systems, making the operation smoothly. HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 has more 181 pcs Pre-set Embroidery Designs than Baby Lock VENTURE; Baby Lock VENTURE supports 19 languages, 5 more than HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 , which helps consumers in different countries and languages choose corresponding language operations and avoid instruction reading errors. In multilingual areas like Slovenski / Slovenský / Suomi / Svenska / Türkçe / Čeština , Baby Lock VENTURE is a better choice.
4.3 Features for Increasing Production Efficiency
| Features for Increasing Production Efficiency | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| Automatic Thread Changing | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Threading | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Thread Trimming | Yes | Yes |
| Embroidery Positioning Point | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Screen Size | 7"" | 10.1"" |
| Real-time Preview | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Embroidery | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Memory Retention | unclear | unclear |
Both HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 and Baby Lock VENTURE has stronger automation, automatic thread changing/threading/cutting; it can also be connected through WIFI. The screen size of Baby Lock VENTURE is 3.1” more than HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000, which is beneficial for older users or users with poor eyesight, it can operate more clearly and can display a sufficiently detailed operation interface.
4.4 Embroidery Production Stability Features
| Embroidery Production Stability Features | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| Bottom and Top Thread Break Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Thread Tension Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | unclear | unclear |
Both HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 and Baby Lock VENTURE included function of Bottom and Top Thread Break Detection and Automatic Thread Tension Adjustment; Baby Lock VENTURE has function for Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure, even the thin or heavy fabric, the Presser Foot can adjustable auto.
4.5 Accessories
| Accessories | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| Tubular Hoops Included | 70x50mm (2.8″x2″) 110x110mm (4.3″x4.3″) 190x140mm (7.5″x5.5″) 310x210mm (12.2″x8.2″) |
7-7/8"" x 11-3/4"" (200mm x 300mm) 5-1/8"" x 7-1/8"" (130mm x 180mm) 4"" x 4"" (100mm x 100mm) 1-1/2"" x 2-3/8"" (40mm x 60mm) |
| Cap Attachment Included | Yes | Yes |
| Flat Embroidery Included | no | no |
| Others Included |
FREE PREMIER+™ 2 INTRO SOFTWARE ACTIVATION CODE INCLUDED – Take your embroidery even further with the PREMIER+™ 2 INTRO SOFTWARE. Rotate, mirror image, and resize your embroidery designs |
Touch pen (stylus) Accessory Case Pre-wound bobbins USB cable Seam ripper Scissors Tweezers Screwdrivers Spool caps Oiler Cleaning brush Embroidery Positioning Stickers Embroidery frame holder “A” Embroidery frame holder “B” Scanning frame and magnets |
| Tubular Hoops (Compatible) | SewTech / Durkee / Allied | SewTech / Durkee / Allied |
| Magnetic Hoops (Compatible) | MagnaHoop / MaggieFrame / Mighty Hoop | MagnaHoop / MaggieFrame / Mighty Hoop |
| Others (Compatible) | unclear | unclear |
| Laser Engraving Accessories | unclear | unclear |
| Extension Tables | Optional | Optional |
HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 and Baby Lock VENTURE both equipped with a cap frame, On Tubular hoops, MN 1000 is equipped with two more size than VENTURE, giving customers more choices. These two models can be used for Tubular brands such as SewTech / Durkee / Allied etc , and the Magnetic hoop of MagnaHoop / MaggieFrame / Mighty Hoop can also be used on these two models. Users using MagnaHoop to improved embroidery efficiency. Clamping the cloth fast and firmly.
4.6 Price and after-sales service
| Price Comparison | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| Price Range | USD4499~USD9995 | USD17999~USD23999 |
| Installment Payment Policy | NO | NO |
| Convenience of Training/Maintenance/After-sales Service | HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 | Baby Lock VENTURE |
| User Manual | Yes | Yes |
| Online Training Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Terms | 1 Year or 3 Year Warranty | Yes |
According to the price range analysis of the official website and dealers, the price of Baby Lock VENTURE more 400% than HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 , HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 has 1-Year Warranty more than Baby Lock VENTURE.
5.User Reviews
5.1 Customer Reviews for HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000
DebLindley from US reviews at Youtube 2022.1.28 OMG - I have been DREAMING of owning a multi-needle embroidery machine for YEARS! Having owned single needle Husqvarna Viking embroidery machines for years and LOVING the ease of use and the beautiful stitch-out along w/Premier Plus Embroidery software, this is too perfect. Just ordered mine online...Thank YOU!
5.2 Customer Reviews for Baby Lock VENTURE
On PatternReview, a user named tericloth mentioned, ""I have this machine too, and love that I can transfer designs to it wirelessly"" (commented on 5/24/23). Another user, Mufffet, on the same platform said, ""Pretty machine! Yes, embroidery is fun. I don't do much, but you will have some fun with it when you want to. :) Yes, when we can take a break and enjoy our hobbies, it is a lift to the spirit for sure."" (commented on 5/22/23) To summarize the evaluation, I spent 65 hours sorting out 100+ reviews, and more than 85% of them were positive reviews. The negative reviews are almost all about troubles caused by not being proficient in operating the machine. Basically, the problems were solved after carefully studying the operation manual.
6. Purchasing suggestions.
6.1 For users with a limited budget
Users with a limited budget these days, but who still need a single-head embroidery machine, are recommended to choose HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000; the price is cheaper, which is good for your capital turnover, but it can also provide relatively excellent embroidery.
6.2 For users who pursue a high-end embroidery experience
If you are targeting a high-end embroidery experience, or your customer base requires high-quality embroidery products, then I will not hesitate to recommend you choose the Baby Lock VENTURE. Whether it is stability or high-quality embroidery, this model occupies the leading position. Firm advantage.
6.3 Users who have needs/preferences for specific embroidery functions
If you have an embroidery shop that customizes embroidery products for your customers, I recommend the Baby Lock VENTURE. Although it is a bit expensive, this model runs stably and can avoid thread breakage, tangles, and many other embroidery defects. You know we all don’t want to have problems with a piece of clothing due to a malfunction of the embroidery machine. Then the piece of clothing will be scrapped, adding unnecessary costs to you. Therefore, it is necessary for commercial users to choose Baby Lock VENTURE in the early stage. I believe that the corresponding investment will bring corresponding returns.
7. Compatible Magna Hoop Sizes
MagnaHoop is the most popular magnetic embroidery hoop brand, which has the characteristics of fast and tight cloth clamping without manual adjustment. With this magnetic hoop, you can quickly and firmly clamp your fabrics or clothes, saving you time and labor cost.
MagnaHoop has a stronger magnet than Mightyhoop and can be used almost 35 times more than Mightyhoop in life cycle，MagnaHoop compatible for HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 or Baby Lock VENTURE as the following sizes:
8. FAQ:
Q1: What are the key differences between HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 and Baby Lock VENTURE embroidery machines?
A: Embroidery quality, price.
Q2: Which machine is better for large-scale embroidery projects?
A: Baby Lock VENTURE
Q3: Does the HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 or Baby Lock VENTURE have more built-in designs?
A: HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 has more 181 built-in designs than Baby Lock VENTURE models
Q4: Which machine has a larger embroidery area?
A: Baby Lock VENTURE (max sewing area 7-7/8"" x 14"")
Q5: How fast can the HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 embroidery machine stitch compared to the Baby Lock VENTURE embroidery machine?
A: HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 (1000spm), Baby Lock VENTURE (1000spm)
Q6: Who has better stitching quality, HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 or Baby Lock VENTURE?
A: Baby Lock VENTURE, based on you choosing nice embroidery thread.
Q7: What types of embroidery designs can be created with the HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000?
A: READS VP3 FORMAT .dst
Q8: What types of embroidery designs can be created with the Baby Lock VENTURE?
A: .pen, .pes, .phc, .dst
Q9: What is the price range for the HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000?
A: USD4499~USD9995
Q10: What is the price range for the Baby Lock VENTURE?
A: USD17999~USD23999
Q11: Where can I buy the HUSQVARNA VIKING MN 1000 embroidery machine?
A: At HUSQVARNA VIKING official website or their distributors.
Q12: Where can I buy the Baby Lock VENTURE embroidery machine?
A: At Baby Lock official website or their distributors.
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