Brother PE800 vs Janome Memory Craft 500E
The Janome Memory Craft 500E has the larger embroidery field, 200 × 280 mm against 130 × 180 mm on the Brother PE800. The Brother PE800 reads PES, PHC and DST; the Janome Memory Craft 500E reads JEF, JEF+ and JPX. The Janome Memory Craft 500E has more built-in designs (160 vs 138).
Largest embroidery fields, drawn to scale.
| Spec | Brother PE800 | Janome Memory Craft 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Embroidery only | Embroidery only |
| Largest embroidery field | 130 × 180 mm (5 x 7 in) | 200 × 280 mm (7.9 x 11 in) |
| File formats | PES, PHC and DST | JEF, JEF+ and JPX |
| Getting designs on | USB stick | USB stick |
| Wi-Fi | Not listed | Not listed |
| Built-in designs | 138 | 160 |
| Hoops | 5 x 7 in | RE28b, 7.9 x 11 in; SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in; RE20b, 5.5 x 7.9 in; SQ14b, 5.5 x 5.5 in |
| Placements at full size | 10 of 14 | 13 of 14 |
From the makers' published specs, checked October 2026.
Choose the PE800 if…
- You mostly sew smaller designs such as names, monograms and left chest logos.
Choose the Memory Craft 500E if…
- You want bigger designs: its 200 × 280 mm field sews 3 more placements at full size.
- You want more built-in designs (160).
Only the Memory Craft 500E fits these at full size
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What is the difference between the Brother PE800 and the Janome Memory Craft 500E?
The Janome Memory Craft 500E has the larger embroidery field, 200 × 280 mm against 130 × 180 mm on the Brother PE800. The Brother PE800 reads PES, PHC and DST; the Janome Memory Craft 500E reads JEF, JEF+ and JPX. The Janome Memory Craft 500E has more built-in designs (160 vs 138).
Can the Brother PE800 and Janome Memory Craft 500E use the same designs?
Not the same file: the Brother PE800 uses PES and the Janome Memory Craft 500E uses JEF. Convert the file, or download the design in both formats.
Which has the bigger hoop, the PE800 or the Memory Craft 500E?
The Brother PE800's largest field is 130 × 180 mm and the Janome Memory Craft 500E's is 200 × 280 mm.
Can I make my own designs for either machine?
Yes. Upload a logo or picture to Embrizo, set the size for your hoop and download PES or JEF. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker's published specifications, checked in October 2026. Check the current model page or your dealer before you buy.
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