Janome Memory Craft 550E LE review
a very large hoop for the money
7.9/10 provisional Provisional
200 x 360mm maximum field, four hoops, 180 designs and 6 fonts. 11.5kg. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want long or large designs.
Skip it if
you want WLAN and app features (not listed here).
What owners and reviewers like
- 200 x 360mm field
- 4 hoops included
- £1,779 (was £1,999) on 1 Nov 2026
What to watch for
- 11.5kg
- 6 fonts only
Key specs
| Embroidery field | 200 x 360mm |
|---|---|
| Hoops | 4 |
| Designs | 180 |
| Fonts | 6 |
| Weight | 11.5kg |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.6 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.4 / 2 |
| Value | 1.4 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.2 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£1,779 inc VAT (Sewing Machine World, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.